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The Abbey Trail is 116 miles long and can be completed in just over a week as a long distance walk, but for walkers with limited time it can be conveniently divided into one day sections. The guide by Clive Newsome divides the route into eight sections, which are: Kirkstall Abbey (near Leeds) to Otley; Otley to Pateley Bridge; Pateley Bridge to ...
Jul 19, 2023 · Kirkstall is a suburb of leads which grew up around the twelfth-century Kirkstall Abbey and the nearby Kirkstall Forge, which was established in the same century on the mill race of a corn mill owned by the monks.
Wanting to find your way to the start of the route? Here is a link for a Google Maps Directions page. This route has a distance of 8.05km and an elevation gain of 144m. The largest non-stop incline begins towards the back end of of the route, and has a distance of 322m and an elevation gain of 17m. You can see this on the above elevation chart ...
Sep 22, 2023 · Kirkstall Abbey, an architectural gem in Leeds, UK, embodies a rich tapestry of Cistercian monastic life from 1152 to its dissolution in 1539. Now a Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, it captures the essence of Yorkshire’s history, attracting global visitors.
Plan your visit to Kirkstall Abbey with access, parking and transport information. Explore the historic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, the Visitor Centre and wander through the woodlands by the...
It passes the dramatic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, before entering the cosmopolitan centre of Leeds. Finally, it flows into the River Ouse in the remote and unspoiled countryside near the small town of Airmyn.
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From around the end of March until November you can have the chance to explore and indulge at The Kirkstall Abbey Outdoor market set within the grounds of the Abbey. Browse the handmade crafts, gifts, foods from all over the world and other produce from around Yorkshire.
