Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Skipton and Craven
Skipton Moor from Skipton
Twenty minutes from the station and you're on open moorland with a proper climb under your belt. This is the shortest and sharpest of the Skipton moor routes.
Distance
6.3 km
Ascent
254 m
Descent
258 m
Max elevation
372 m
Route type
Out & back
Est. time
55m – 1h 15m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
BD23 1LB
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A compact 6.3km out-and-back from Skipton town directly onto the moor above, reaching 372m with 254m of climbing before a fast descent back to the start.
Hazards & notes
Grouse shooting August to December - check for flags at moor access points. Boggy sections on the moor plateau after heavy rain.
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-from-skipton
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