Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Skipton and Craven
Skipton Moor and Farnhill Pinnacle
More rewarding than it looks from the map. Skipton Moor has a real open-sky feel, and Farnhill Pinnacle is a genuinely odd and photogenic landmark.
Distance
18.1 km
Ascent
409 m
Descent
417 m
Max elevation
372 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 20m – 3h 5m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
BD23 2TX
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A moorland circuit above Skipton combining the open expanse of Skipton Moor with the distinctive sandstone tower of Farnhill Pinnacle. Good paths throughout with wide views over Airedale.
Hazards & notes
Boggy sections on the upper moor after rain. Grouse shooting August to December — check for closures.
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-moor-farnhill-pinnacle
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