19th December 2019 – Traditional Christmas Walk in Fountains Abbey Area

Date:  Thursday, 19th December

Leader:  Peter Carney

Contact:  01423 870552

Meeting point and time:  The lower car park by Fountains west gate – 0950 for an 1000 start

Distance: Around 4.5-5 miles

Route: The same new route as last year, avoiding the need to go through the pay-for-entry National Trust estate but still going along the Valley of the 7 Bridges, and then through Mackershaw, taking in the little-visited upper deer park.

Note: An undulating walk with some ups and downs. Parts are likely to be muddy and slippery, especially in mid-Dec

Lunch venue:  Chequers Inn, Bishop Thornton – 1300.  £16 per head.