About Fountains Abbey to Markenfield Hall Walk

Discover the countryside between two of the most important medieval buildings in the area.  Once, their lands adjoined, but in the disruption after the dissolution of the monastaries both estates saw then end of their hayday and much of their land.This 6.5 mile circular walk gives an informative view on the land that was shaped by these two great estates.View the full route map and description.

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