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Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey

311 ha

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome311 ha

Getting here

54.11762, -1.57333

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Greylag Goose
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Greylag Goose, Mute Swan +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: FOUNTAINS ABBEY, WITH ANCILLARY BUILDINGS

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Greylag Goose, Mute Swan +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Chalk Comb-moss, Plagiochila porelloides, Great Scented Liverwort +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 signed routes nearby · 37 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ripon Sanctuary WayWalking route16 km
Named routeLength 16 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Aislabie WalkWalking route27 km

Circular route between Studley Royal and Hackfall woods

Named routeLength 27 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Named routeRef 688National Cycle Network
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Ripon Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route27 m
Named routeRef 688Length 27 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

22 public paths nearby

Public paths
Plumpton Lanebridleway · 107 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 107 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Plumpton Lanebridleway · 633 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 633 mSurface compactedPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden [53]

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden [53]

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Nearby places

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🌱Fountains Abbey and Studley RoyalUrban park100 m→✦STUDLEY ROYALHistoric site300 m→🌱Spa GardensUrban park3.5 km→🌱Spa GardensUrban park3.5 km→🌱Temple GardensUrban park4 km→🌱Allhallows ParkUrban park4.1 km→