Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey

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.

At 15.6 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 28 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way.

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