Getting here
54.13231, -1.66107
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Curlew
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Curlew
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Lapwing, Curlew, Oystercatcher +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lapwing, Curlew, Oystercatcher +69 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, Green-veined White, Green Hairstreak +68 more · last seen 2022; Insects — Peacock, Green-veined White, Green Hairstreak +68 more · last seen 2022
Waterside walks
Strong match
Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking; Reservoir — waterside public access
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Aislabie WalkWalking route27 km
Circular route between Studley Royal and Hackfall woods
Short Powered Mobility Vehicle Route, Fountains AbbeyWalking route
5 mobility scooters & 4 wheelchairs are available to hire, free of charge, at NT's Fountains Abbey. Book in advance on 01765 608888 and collect your mobility scooter or wheelchair from the West Gate entrance between 10.30am and 11.30am.
The Seven Bridges Valley Walk, Fountains AbbeyWalking route6.1 km
Take this circular walk to see a more rustic & beautiful side of the estate. Starting at the Lake outfall, this walk follows the meandering Skell river along the steep-sided valley via a series of delightful arched bridges, of which only five remain.
Studley Royal Deer Park Walk, Fountains AbbeyWalking route4.8 km
Our deer ranger has picked this circular walk as one of his favourites within the Studley Royal deer park. Look out for some of the 300 wild deer that live there. Mostly flat parkland, some uneven ground, with height drops & deep running water.
Fountains Abbey Ancient Trees WalkWalking route4 km
On this circular walk you'll learn a little more about the ancient trees in the Deer Park and gain insights into 18th-century landscaping. Mix of loose stone, grass & paved paths with some steep gradients - not suitable for wheelchairs & mobility scooters
🚴Cycling
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
National Byway (Ripon Loop)Cycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route468 m
Main RouteCycling route62 m
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