Seven Bridges Valley loop from Fountains Abbey

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Seven Bridges Valley loop from Fountains Abbey

Moderate

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(11)

hikers

Seven Bridges Valley loop from Fountains Abbey

03:55

14.6km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nidderdale National Landscape

Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

74 m

Nidderdale National Landscape Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe and place to get tickets

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3.72 km

The Dean

Forest

11.8 km

Chinese Wood

Forest

11.9 km

Seven Bridges Valley

Highlight (Segment) • River

Seven Bridges Valley follows the River Skell from Studley Lake upstream towards Ripon. Not all the bridges still span the river as high levels of silt have slowed, blocked and …

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13.2 km

Lake at Studley Royal Water Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

Studley Royal Park, including the ruins of Fountains Abbey, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire, England. It features a beautifully preserved 18th-century water garden, designed by John …

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13.8 km

Studley Royal Deer Park and St Mary's Church

Highlight • Natural

Stunning ride through parkland, full of deer.

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13.9 km

St Mary's Church, Studley Royal

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful bike route in Studley Royal Deer Park, Anglo-Saxon church

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

3.63 km

2.46 km

1.08 km

346 m

168 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

3.67 km

3.32 km

2.39 km

886 m

588 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2025,Nidderdale AONB: a 9 mile walk in North Yorkshire with several historical buildings 🥾👁️‍🗨️🏰

📍Fountains Abbey car park
🚂 Trains to Harrogate then bus to Fountains Abbey
🥾9.5 miles and 1,500 ft of elevation , I would describe this walk as moderate
☕️🍰 Several National Trust cafes and restaurants at the start and end point
🍺 None en route, but good places in Ripon, we stopped at the Water Rat
👁️‍🗨️ Studley Royal Park …