Abbeys Amble

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Abbeys Amble
Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, UK - Diliff.jpg
Fountains Abbey, on the route
Length104 mi (167 km)
Location North Yorkshire, England
Trailheads circular around Ripon
UseHiking
Hiking details
Sights Abbeys and Castles

The Abbeys Amble is a long-distance path in North Yorkshire, England. It is a circular walk of 104 miles (167 km), based on Ripon. It links three abbeys - Fountains Abbey, Bolton Abbey and Jervaulx Abbey - and three castles - Ripley Castle, Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle. [1]

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References

  1. "Abbeys Amble". Long Distance Walkers Association: Path details. Retrieved 27 May 2008.

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Coordinates: 54°08′01″N1°31′04″W / 54.13361°N 1.51778°W / 54.13361; -1.51778