Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Skipton and Craven
Embsay Crag from Skipton
Embsay Crag is one of those gritstone edges that looks ordinary on the map and delivers something much better in person - proper moor underfoot and a long view across the Dales skyline.
Distance
11.6 km
Ascent
304 m
Descent
303 m
Max elevation
371 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 30m – 2h 5m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
BD23 1AW
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
An 11.6km circuit from Skipton climbing through the village of Embsay to the gritstone outcrop of Embsay Crag at 371m, with views north across Craven to the Three Peaks.
Hazards & notes
Boggy sections on the upper moor after rain - trail shoes recommended. The rocky sections on Embsay Crag are grippy when dry and slippery when wet. No shelter on the crag in bad weather.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/yorkshire-dales/skipton-and-craven/embsay-crag-from-skipton
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