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Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey

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15.6 km Distance
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3h 53min Est. duration
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Hard Difficulty
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Linear Route type

Enjoy a countryside walk around Grantley & Sawley featuring Spa Gill Woods & Eavestone Lake. This walk can be split into two shorter loops; the longer High Grantley loop & the shorter Sawley loop. Please be aware that there may be livestock in fields.

Covering 15.6 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 3 hours and 28 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.

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Waypoints

5 points along the route
A
Start · Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678
0 km 54.1053°, -1.6233°
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3.9 km 54.1049°, -1.6267°
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2
7.8 km 54.1123°, -1.6410°
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3
11.7 km 54.1099°, -1.6582°
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B
Finish · Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678
15.6 km 54.1197°, -1.6356°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey hiking route?
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is 15.6 km long.
How much time should I allow for Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey?
Most walkers allow around 3h 53min for Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey at a comfortable pace.
Is Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey a circular or linear route?
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is a linear route, not a loop. It runs from Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678 to Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678. Return transport from the finish point is recommended.
Where does Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey start?
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey starts at Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678.
Is Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey suitable for beginners?
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is not recommended for beginners. Good fitness and trail experience are needed.
Who maintains the Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey trail?
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is maintained and managed by National Trust.