Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Skipton and Craven
Sharp Haw from Skipton
Sharp Haw looks unremarkable from a distance and then turns into a proper short, steep pull right at the end - a disproportionate amount of summit feeling for a hill this size.
Distance
13.9 km
Ascent
323 m
Descent
324 m
Max elevation
356 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 45m – 2h 25m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
BD23 1AH
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A loop from Skipton out to the small, steep-sided summit of Sharp Haw and back, climbing to 356m on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales. 13.9km, 323m of ascent, on clear tracks the whole way.
Hazards & notes
The final approach to the summit is steep and can be slippery underfoot after rain; the top is exposed to wind with no shelter.
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/sharp-haw-from-skipton
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