Fountains Abbey, Markenfield Hall and Fish Ponds

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Overview

A circuit from Fountains taking in Mackershaw, Markenfield Hall and the Yorkshire Riding Centre before returning via Haddockstones, Foal Cote, Fish Ponds and Skell Bank Woods.

No dogs

Saturday, 5 April 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

If you intend joining the walk, a text would be appreciated just in case of last minute changes. However you are still welcome to just turn up but please always double check the website for any updates.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 27183 68695
Nearest postcode:: HG4 3DZ
what3words:: buddy.loafer.bearable

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet Fountains visitor centre in the courtyard near the toilets

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