Enjoy a walk along the tranquil banks of the River Skell and into the site of a former spa. Return through the pretty village of Aldfield, the deer.
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The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey
13,0 km from Fountains Abbey visitor centre, Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, Yorkshire HG4 3DY;SE272687 to Fountains Abbey visitor centre, Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, Yorkshire HG4 3DY;SE272687 through lakes and urban area.
Fountains Abbey visitor centre, Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, Yorkshire HG4 3DY;SE272687
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Fountains Abbey visitor centre, Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, Yorkshire HG4 3DY;SE272687
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13,0km
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
1× monument
1× Water
Ice Houses
ruins ·
134 m off route
2,2 km
17%
The Obelisk
monument ·
45 m off route
2,3 km
18%
Aldfield Spa
Water ·
30 m off route
5,2 km
40%
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
The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey is 13.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey takes approximately 3h 14min to complete.
No, The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Fountains Abbey visitor centre, Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, Yorkshire HG4 3DY;SE272687 to Fountains Abbey visitor centre, Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, Yorkshire HG4 3DY;SE272687. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey starts at Fountains Abbey visitor centre, Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, Yorkshire HG4 3DY;SE272687.
The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey is maintained and managed by National Trust.