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The East
The East
GALPHAY
This beautiful village dates back to the 11 th century
and it is thought that its name means “gallow
enclosure”. Records from 1189 suggest that it was
owned by Fountains Abbey.
GRANTLEY
A small but beautiful village with a country inn
dating back to the 17 th century.
SAWLEY
This village dates back to Saxon times and moved to
its current location to join up with an old Norse and
Tudor settlement in Lowgate Lane. Sawley appears in
the Domesday Book record of 1085-1086 with the first
recorded landowner at Sawley being the Archbishop
of York. Sawley has a picturesque village green and
wildlife garden and is an ideal starting point for many
walks.
Things to do ...
Picking Gill: this small community nature reserve
has a surprising variety of habitats and supports an
astonishing variety of insects, amphibians, mammals
and bird life. Where: at the junction of the B6265
and Sawley Moor Lane. Open: daily. Price: free.
G & T’s Ice Cream Parlour: real dairy ice cream
made on the premises in a variety of flavours.
Also serves drinks and cakes. Open: daily. Where:
Risplith (on the B6265 near Sawley). T: 01765
620101. www.gantsicecream.co.uk
STUDLEY ROGER
A small conservation area village adjoining Fountains
Abbey & Studley Royal World Heritage Site. It is
believed that the name Studley derives from ‘Stodlege’,
Old English around 1030, or later ‘Stodleah’ meaning
‘pasture for horses’.
Things to do ...
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal World Heritage
Site: Veiled in a secluded valley, this National Trust
property promises to surprise and captivate with
its vast Cistercian abbey ruins, Georgian water
garden, a medieval deer park, Elizabethan Hall
and Gothic church.
From humble beginnings this magnificent abbey
grew to be wealthy and powerful. In Porter’s Lodge
uncover the story of the monks who founded the
abbey in search of a simpler life, hear a tale or two
on a free guided
tour and see the mill
created by these
skilful masters of
machinery. This
year Swanley
Grange will be
brought back to
life with a new
vegetable garden,
sheep, hens, bee
hives and heritage
crafts.
© Chris Lacey
Founta ins Ab b e y
Studley Royal Water Garden is an outstanding
example of the ‘English’ garden style that swept
across Europe during the 18 th century, and is
in fact what makes this magnificent estate a
World Heritage Site. Elegant ponds and cascades
entwined with rustic bridges, classical temples and
statues enthral today’s visitor just as they would the
pleasure-seeking Georgians.
In the water garden this year, Folly! will be taking
on a brand new twist with internationally renowned
artist Mat Collishaw creating immersive and otherworldly
artistic interpretations in the Banqueting
House and the Temple of Piety – a nod towards the
garden’s intriguing past.
Open year-round, Fountains is fantastic for walks
and each season brings its own unique delights
to see. Watch wildlife awaken in the springtime,
catch the colourful wildflowers during summer,
enjoy autumnal splendour by floodlight and wrap
up warm to see the atmospheric ruins sparkle with
frost as winter returns.
Open: all year except 24/25 December and Fridays
in November, December and January. 10am to
6pm from 25 th March to 29 th October. 10am to
5pm from 30 th October to 24 th March. Price: Adult
£13, Child £6.50. Last admission one hour before
closing. National Trust members, English Heritage
members and under 5s free. T: 01765 608888. www.
nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey
5 things you should
do before you leave the
Eastern AONB ...
1Discover the beautiful
Fountains Abbey &
Studley Royal World
Heritage Site, and walk along
the Valley of the Seven Bridges.
West Leas
Farm
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Get a friendly welcome @ West Leas Farm
2Explore Hackfall with its
stunning follies, beautiful
waterfalls and vast array of
wildlife and plants.
Six self catering cottages - each one unique
Large garden with beautiful views over Nidderdale
Free wifi - escape the bustle of life yet keep in touch
Short breaks / Full week Walks in every direction
3Stop for some delicious
local food and drink at one
(or more!) of the many
country pubs.
4Visit Picking Gill Nature
Reserve and see how
many species of animal
and plant you can find, before
enjoying an ice cream at G & Ts.
www.westleas.co.uk
West Leas Farm, Galphay, Ripon, HG4 3PB
01765 658416
5Walk the Crackpots
Mosaic Trail and find the
22 wonderful mosaics that
way mark the route.
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