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Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey
Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey: 15.5 km hiking trail from Sawley to Risplith.
- 15.5 km
- 339 m ascent
- 215 m high point
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At a glance
- Distance
- 15.5 km
- Ascent
- 339 m
- Descent
- 347 m
- Lowest · highest
- 87 m · 215 m
- Steepest kilometre
- 9 % descent (-86 m) from km 14.2
- Start
- Sawley
- End
- Risplith
- Type
- Hiking trail
- Sections
- 4
Surface: 30% paved · 70% unpaved · 0% unknown
About this route
The Skell Valley Explorer, Fountains Abbey is a 15.5 km hiking trail from Sawley to Risplith.
The route climbs roughly 339 m in total and tops out at 215 m.
Around 70% of the surface is unpaved. It lies within North Yorkshire.
Nearby routes
Hiking trail
The Lost Spa Trail at Fountains Abbey
11.2 km↑ 180 m
Hiking trail
Monks' Walk from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey
12.5 km↑ 158 m
Walking route
Long Powered Mobility Vehicle Route, Fountains Abbey
4.1 km↑ 139 m
Cycling route
National Byway (Ripon Loop)
15.5 km↑ 126 m
Walking route
Studley Royal Deer Park Walk, Fountains Abbey
5.5 km↑ 49 m
Nearby places
- Low Lake
- Eavestone Lake
- Highfield Top
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