Claire’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Bois du château de Skipton
The BaileyA grea little outlying villag with lovely walks all around, great would-be sure to try The Cavendish.
See a real steam train and take in the sights of the Dale's.
29 habitants recommandent
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
A grea little outlying villag with lovely walks all around, great would-be sure to try The Cavendish.
See a real steam train and take in the sights of the Dale's.
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165 habitants recommandent
Skipton
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Shopping
Skipton Library
High StreetA great traditional Market to get a variety of goods
A quirky little arcade full of local business.
Have a cuppa and cake at the award winning Cake 'Ole.
Emma's Apothecary is a great gift emporium
Craven Court
A quirky little arcade full of local business.
Have a cuppa and cake at the award winning Cake 'Ole.
Emma's Apothecary is a great gift emporium
Places to walk
Be sure to take in the sights of Skipton Woods, with a resident Kingfisher and long legged bird, it is a truly beautiful natural area. The sculptures are not to be missed .
3 mile easy walk, dog friendly
20 habitants recommandent
Skipton Woods
Be sure to take in the sights of Skipton Woods, with a resident Kingfisher and long legged bird, it is a truly beautiful natural area. The sculptures are not to be missed .
3 mile easy walk, dog friendly
Perfect for a walk, a coffee and cake.
The Abbey is a natural place of beauty with many walks, make sure you visit the Strid.
185 habitants recommandent
Bolton Abbey
Perfect for a walk, a coffee and cake.
The Abbey is a natural place of beauty with many walks, make sure you visit the Strid.
Embsay Reservoir
Beautiful walk, watch the boats sail on the reservoir
Malham Cove
well worth visit, great views and walks.
20 minutes drive from Skipton, great walks and views. visit The Cow and Calf pub afterwards for a well earned cuppa (or pint)
33 habitants recommandent
Ilkley Moor Cow and Calf Rocks
Hangingstone Road20 minutes drive from Skipton, great walks and views. visit The Cow and Calf pub afterwards for a well earned cuppa (or pint)
A trout fishery to visit and beautiful walks on the rolling Dales with old limestone kilns to see and caves to scramble for a great walk out.
Plenty of welcoming country pubs close by to complete a great day out.
only 20 minutes away by car.
8 habitants recommandent
Kilnsey
A trout fishery to visit and beautiful walks on the rolling Dales with old limestone kilns to see and caves to scramble for a great walk out.
Plenty of welcoming country pubs close by to complete a great day out.
only 20 minutes away by car.
Children's Activities
It would be a crime not to visit Billy Bob's, an American style diner with a full menu of ice cream flavours.
In door and outdoor play for all ages..I bet lots of adults have played on their Hay bale assault course!
65 habitants recommandent
Billy Bob's: Parlor - Diner - Play
It would be a crime not to visit Billy Bob's, an American style diner with a full menu of ice cream flavours.
In door and outdoor play for all ages..I bet lots of adults have played on their Hay bale assault course!
Family and dog friendly.
Amazing park with a large play area close to Craven Leisure Centre, take the kids for a day out.
13 habitants recommandent
Aireville Park
Family and dog friendly.
Amazing park with a large play area close to Craven Leisure Centre, take the kids for a day out.
Perfect for family with children of all ages, animals to feed, activities to tire little ones out.
20 habitants recommandent
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park
Perfect for family with children of all ages, animals to feed, activities to tire little ones out.
Hesketh Farm Park
A great family day out- 15 minutes by car.
Indoor and outdoor play, farm animals and fun.
Drive in cinema events.
Booking essential
20 habitants recommandent
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park
A great family day out- 15 minutes by car.
Indoor and outdoor play, farm animals and fun.
Drive in cinema events.
Booking essential
Food Scene and local Grocers
Vegans delight!
Be sure to try their coffees and vegan cakes made by our local lass Gemma-That Vegan Chef.
Dog friendly too :)
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14 & 16 Otley StVegans delight!
Be sure to try their coffees and vegan cakes made by our local lass Gemma-That Vegan Chef.
Dog friendly too :)
Food Scene
The Fountaine Inn
Linton Falls