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Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Skipton and Craven

Skipton Aireville Park and Woods

If you've got an hour and you're in Skipton, this is the run. Park, woodland, canal towpath. Nothing complicated, nothing slow, good underfoot all year.

Distance

6.8 km

Ascent

55 m

Descent

60 m

Max elevation

166 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

45m – 1h 5m

Grade

Easy

Navigation

straightforward

Parking

BD23 1YL

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn, winter

About this route

A 6.8km easy circuit from Skipton town centre through Aireville Park and the adjacent woodland - flat, quick, and 5 minutes from the train station.

Hazards & notes

Shared use with cyclists on the canal towpath section. Busy park at weekends and during school holidays.

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/skipton-aireville-park-woods

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