Starting at Brimham Rocks, follow the footsteps of the Cistercian monks on this ancient trail leading you to Fountains Abbey. Along the way, you'll be met with expansive views from Riva Hill to Brimham Rocks. Uneven & one short steep ascent via steps
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Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey
13,3 km from Brimham Rocks Car Park, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW;SE206650 to West Gate entrance to Fountains Abbey, Aldfield, North Yorkshire, HG4 3EA;SE 271 683 through lakes.
Brimham Rocks Car Park, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW;SE206650
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West Gate entrance to Fountains Abbey, Aldfield, North Yorkshire, HG4 3EA;SE 271 683
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13,3km
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× Attraction
Adam's Ale
Water ·
348 m off route
3,6 km
27%
Brimham Rocks
Attraction ·
294 m off route
5,4 km
41%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey is 13.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey takes approximately 3h 18min to complete.
No, Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Brimham Rocks Car Park, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW;SE206650 to West Gate entrance to Fountains Abbey, Aldfield, North Yorkshire, HG4 3EA;SE 271 683. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey starts at Brimham Rocks Car Park, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW;SE206650.
Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey is maintained and managed by National Trust.