Fishing
Originally a group of five lakes were created by the Fairfaxes of Gilling Castle by damming a narrow valley curving round Temple Hill opposite the present Abbey and College. The land is now owned by Ampleforth, and three lakes survive. Coarse fishing is available in the largest, and another is stocked with trout and is open only to students who may join the Fishing Club. The lakes have recently had a large number of trout reintroduced and we hope that the students will enjoy testing themselves against them.
Students are encouraged to help in the maintenance of the lakes.