Abbeys Amble

A 104 miles long distance path in the Yorkshire Dales linking three Yorkshire abbeys; Fountains Abbey, Bolton Abbey and Jervaulx Abbey and three Yorkshire castles; Ripley Castle, Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle. With map, statistics and gpx route file.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files
Start: Ripon	Distance: 104 miles (169 km)	Climbing: 2,592 metres
Grid Ref: SE 31093 70986	Walk Time: 48 hours	Days: 5-7
GPX Route File	Google Earth File	About Ripon

Statistics
Start: Ripon	Distance: 104 miles (169 km)
Grid Ref: SE 31093 70986	Walk Time: 48 hours
Climbing: 2,592 metres	Days: 5-7
GPX Route File	Google Earth File

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

OL2 Yorkshire Dales – Southern and Western Area
OL30 Yorkshire Dales – Northern and Central Area
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley
298 Nidderdale
299 Ripon, Boroughbridge and Easingwold
302 Northallerton and Thirsk

Summary: The Abbeys Amble is a circular walk of 104 miles which begins in the North Yorkshire City of Ripon. It links three Yorkshire abbeys - Fountains Abbey, Bolton Abbey and Jervaulx Abbey and three Yorkshire castles - Ripley Castle, Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle. Much of the walk is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park with Wharfedale and Wensleydale prominently featured. The walk also covers the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Beauty. The length of the walk is ideal for a week long hike with towns and villages well placed for accommodation opportunites.

Useful Links:
Wikipedia
Long Distance Walkers Association
Brigantes Walking Holidays
Abbeys Amble Guide Book

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