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Park / Green space Circular

Yearsley Woods and the Fish Ponds

North Yorkshire

Distance
2.8 mi
Est. time
1h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

A woodland circuit from Yearsley Woods car park, taking in the fishponds beneath the trees. The outward half uses the paths through the western woods before turning towards the Higher Fish Ponds. From there, a forest track leads south through the valley, with a short footpath and wooden bridge near the Lower Fish Pond. The return climbs gradually through the woods on the main track, bringing you back to the same parking area without a walk along the public road.

Allow about an hour and a half. This is a hilly woodland walk rather than a flat lake circuit, with a mixture of gravel tracks, narrower earth paths and small bridges. Roots, mud and wet bridge surfaces can slow progress, so wear footwear with a good grip. Several tracks look similar and there are mountain-bike trails elsewhere in the wood; use the route map at junctions and stick to the walking paths. Keep dogs under control, leave the fishpond banks and surrounding habitat undisturbed, and bring water for the walk.

Walk details

Walk type
Circular
Category
Park / Green space
Distance
2.8 mi (4.5 km)
Est. time
1h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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