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/

Wycoller Hall

It is said that Wycoller hall is thought to be 'Ferndean Manor' in Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre The Brontë Way passes through here, leading to the Brontë sisters' home in nearby Haworth.

Parking is at the top of the village, which is a pay & display however if you have a blue badge you can drive down to the village and park by the village café
Dogs Welcome
Toilets near the Wycoller Hall
This site is a mostly level with narrow bridges that cross to the hall
There are a few benches about but it is mostly all outdoors so not ideal for very wet days

Note: There is a nice café and sweet shop in the village, please do take advantage of them and support a local shop

This may help disabled visitors - There is a ‘Tramper’ buggy available to book free of charge. 
http://friendsofwycoller.co.uk/?page_id=62

see:
http://friendsofwycoller.co.uk/

 

 

you might also find this interesting about the bridges surround the hall
http://www.kabrna.com/cpgs/wycoller/bridges.htm

St Winefrides Holy Well

This is a National Shrine of Britain, dedicated to St Winifred, a sixth century Virgin and Martyr, who was betrayed by someone to whom she had given hospitality , who killed her. People have come here ever since a Mediaeval Shrine being erected ..A Shrine dedicated to St Winefred, a sixth century Virgin and Martyr, who was betrayed & killed by someone to whom she had given hospitality, people have come here ever since the Mediaeval Shrine was erected in the fifteenth century by the grandmother of Henry VIII. The shrine survives intact because of this royal connection. The water is reputed to have healing qualities. There is an inexpensive pilgrims hostel run by the Bridgettine Sisters and prayers are said at the shrine at 5pm every day. bathing is usually in the summer only.

Parking is available just outside the ticket office, mostly on one level but there are some steps
Guide Dogs Welcome
Toilets near the ticket office
This site is a mostly level with just a few steps pathways.
Best Bit - The sanctuary of the shrine, it is very peaceful here
The staff here are very welcoming and will answer your questions, there is a small but interesting museum about St Winefred, you can bathe the waters in summer but remember this is a place of prayer and pilgrimage.
Note: There is a very beautiful Catholic Church above the shrine

see:
http://www.saintwinefrideswell.com/

Valle Crucis Abbey

Valle Crucis Abbey is a Cistercian abbey located in Denbighshire, Wales. 
Parking is available just outside the ticket office, mostly on one level but there are some steps
Dogs Welcome on Leads
Toilets near the ticket office
This site is a mostly level with gravel pathways, there are a lot of inside bits so good if raining but also steps that lead to a internal second level.
Best Bit - The reflection in the fish pond of the Abbey.
The staff here are exceptionally friendly be ready for a warm welcome!
This is a pretty abbey and very relaxing site, plenty of places to sit including benches, I took trillions of photos and did many sketches

Note: The abbey is right next to a camping site, might be nice to camp and visit this site.

see:
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/vallecrucisabbey/?lang=en

 

Rug Chapel

17th-century Rug Chapel Although the outside is has highly decorated interior
Parking is available just outside the ticket office, all on one level
Guide Dogs Only.
Toilets in the ticket office
This site is very level with gravel pathways, as it's mostly inside so ideal if the weather is wet
Best Bit - Beautiful painted interior

The gardens around the chapel are pretty and benefit from benches, there is also a cadw gift shop and friendly staff

 see:
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/rugchapel/?lang=en

Basingwerk Abbey *Free Site*

Substantial remains of Cistercian abbey, originally founded as a house of the order of Savigny in 1131, remodelled in the thirteenth century.
There is parking in two car parks either side of the site, a small walk from the car park to site
The abbey it's self is pretty level, interesting sections to explore.
No Staff Or Toilets at this site
Dogs on lead welcome
Best Bit - Arches and doorways
although surround by busy roads the site is of the beaten track, ideal to have a picnic, reflect, draw and photograph.

see:
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/basingwerk-abbey/?lang=en

Note: St Winifreds well is very near.

Llangar Chapel

Parking is in a lay-by on the main road, walk down past the post box and the church is a fair distance down hill (this becomes a steep hill on your return)
Good for a wet day as mostly indoors
Guide dogs only Dogs welcome
No Toilets
Although the outside of the church is just a traditional stone building, inside you will find the real treasure! The 15th-century wall paintings still survive and are thoroughly amazing
Best Bit - It's feels remote as you have to walk down a track from the main road, it's pretty quiet and reflective.
see:
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/llangaroldparishchurch/visitorinformation?lang=en