Experience Community Fountains Abbey

Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Fountains Abbey | Ripon

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We will be leading a Social Ramble around Fountains Abbey
About this Event

Our next ramble will be at the beautiful Fountains Abbey, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY

"For centuries people have been drawn to this inspiring place.

From humble beginnings the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world.

When the socially ambitious John Aislabie inherited Studley Royal, he set about creating an elegant water garden of mirror-like ponds, statues and follies, incorporating the romantic ruins into his design.

Green lawns stretch down to the riverside, a perfect spot for a picnic. Riverside paths lead to the deer park, home to Red, Fallow and Sika deer plus beautiful ancient trees; limes, oaks, and sweet chestnuts.

One-of-a-kind, this special place is now recognised as a World Heritage Site." (National Trust)

We will meet at 11am for an 11.30am start. There are several accessible parking spaces and accessible toilets in the café. Parking charges are in force for non-National Trust members.

This will be a socially paced ramble with opportunities to stop for a break or take photographs. We will stop to have a packed lunch so it is worth bringing food and drinks.

People who use other types of off-road mobility equipment are welcome to join the ramble, however, the route has only been checked using a Mountain Trike and access cannot be guaranteed. Please contact us to discuss this prior to booking.

This route will be around 7km long, the terrain will be grassland and well-surfaced paths.

If you have never tried a Mountain Trike before and/or have never attended an Experience Community ramble before, please contact us at [email protected] before booking a space on the event so we can discuss it further with you.If you have not completed our new registration form previously, please click the link below: Form ECR-1: Experience Community Registration Form & Waiver 2026 – Fill in form




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Fountains Abbey, Fountains Abbey, Ripon, United Kingdom

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