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We are the York Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From Fountains Abbey CP we pick up part of the Ripon Rowel Walk to Spring Wood, on to Fish Pond Wood where eventually we come to the Fish Pond. We then walk to Ingerthorpe Hall, passing Markenfield Hall and through Chinese Wood where we cross the scenic seven bridges to The Lake. From there we make our way up to the Obelisk and then back to the CP.

Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular

Assistance Dogs Only

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 27441 68293
Nearest postcode:
HG4 3DZ
what3words:
rely.scarcely.etchings
Start time:
10:00 am

Fountains Abbey FREE Car Park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking