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The Fairfax Arms – Lower Fish Pond loop from Gilling

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Gilling East

The Fairfax Arms – Lower Fish Pond loop from Gilling

Moderate

5.0

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The Fairfax Arms – Lower Fish Pond loop from Gilling

02:09

8.03km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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69 m

The Fairfax Arms

Highlight • Other

2.69 km

Lower Fish Pond

Highlight • Natural

This is one fabulous place to be: a very picturesque and beautiful little lake, with little piers on its banks in a few places. The tracks and paths around it …

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3.66 km

Higher Fish Pond, Yearsley Woods

Highlight • Natural

This is a lovely little lake in Yearsley Woods to walk to.

Note, all the maps I've seen show two ponds here - however, only this one remains in reality; …

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4.56 km

View of Gilling Castle from The Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

From The Avenue, you have a great view of Gilling Castle at its end, but I am afraid there is no access to the grounds: get as close as you …

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7.86 km

Ryedale Miniature Railway and Gilling Village Hall

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This is quite a gem. In this tiny village, there is a miniature railway where, on certain Sundays, you can ride on the little trains between Easter and autumn. Great …

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8.03 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

838 m

449 m

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

1.95 km

1.16 km

900 m

374 m

209 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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The Fairfax Arms – Lower Fish Pond loop from Gilling

The Fairfax Arms

Lower Fish Pond

Higher Fish Pond, Yearsley Woods

View of Gilling Castle from The Avenue

Ryedale Miniature Railway and Gilling Village Hall

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