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I love Castles, History and Archaeology, If I could have my time again I would train to be a Archaeologist!
I am a keen artist and traveller, I seek adventure however I am also disabled and a dog owner.
So I thought it would be a neat idea to have a blog that I could share some photos of my castle hunting adventures and basic info on these sites from a disabled, dog owning artist!

Cadw Offers Disabled people and there companion Free access to there sites, If you have any problems, attitude or access on this generous offer make sure you contact Cadw so they can improve.

I have only provided basic info as there are enough sites on the net to give you this information.
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en

This Castle Wales Site is brilliant, I have used it time and time again, even writing to the makers to compliment them
www.castlewales.com


Saturday, 18 July 2015

Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest & most well preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately three miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield.

Fountains Abbey is situated on a large site, there are two car parks on site, the main one is quite a distance from the abbey however disabled visitors can use the west entrance, which is closer but still a fair walk from the abbey
Toilets near both car parks - at the main car park there is a café and the usual national trust gift shop
This site is a mostly level but it is exceptionally large, with a few ramps and uneven spaces
There are a few benches, large grass areas to have a picnic
Dogs are welcome on leads

This is a massive site, you need a good few hours if not a day to explore it
There are 6 wheel chairs available to book
see: www.fountainsabbey.org.uk/






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