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(Overlay made with Version 5 of Memory Map)

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The start of the walk is from the South end of Ampleforth village (SE58472 78247).
Follow the signposted footpath, from where there is a sharp bend in the road to Yearsley, to the Fish Pond (SE58983 76555), - a small reservoir South South East of Ampleforth.
To the East of this pond there is a broad track that becomes a minor road leading to Gilling East.
In Gilling East (Potters Lane) turn right up the main street to reach the Church of the Holy Cross.
Almost opposite the church is a footpath that heads up a slope to some woodland.
Follow the clearly defined footpath that skirts the edge of a golf course until you come to the Eastern end of "The Avenue" (this overlooks Gilling Castle).
Head down the Avenue and at the end turn left. After about 200 yards, turn right and follow the track back to the Fish Pond.
Return along the footpath North to Ampleforth village.