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.
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54.11, -1.63 · rel 19377883
54.11, -1.63 · rel 19377883
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey
15,6 km from Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678 to Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678 through alpine terrain and lakes.
Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678
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Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678
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15,6km
Distance
demanding
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
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× summit
1× Water
Highfield Top
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Aldfield Spa
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on the route
7,5 km
48%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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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
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is 15.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey takes approximately 3h 53min to complete.
No, Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678 to Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678. Plan ahead for return transport.
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey starts at Sawley Village Hall car park, HG4 3PJ;SE248678.
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is maintained and managed by National Trust.