History and Heritage
The Fountains Way is a circular 8.6 mile (13.8km) trail that starts in the City of Ripon and follows rural paths to Fountains Abbey, through Studley Royal Deer Park. There’s even the option to extend your route slightly by exploring Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal (normal admission charges apply). The return stretch of this circular walk takes you through the Seven Bridges Valley.
The trail is accessible so is great for power assisted wheelchairs, all terrain mobility vehicles and families with pushchairs.