Join Regatta for a community walk around the Skipton Moors , meet like-minded adventures and enjoy a well-earned coffee on us at the finish.

Join Regatta Great Outdoors for a community walk around the Skipton Moors and canal circuit, earn an Ovino Lounge voucher on us, for a coffee at the finish as well as a £10 Regatta voucher to put towards your next purchase!

Walk

Date: 10am Saturday 29th August 2026

Meeting Point: Regatta Great Outdoors, 40 High St, Skipton, BD23 1DG

Please arrive at store 10 minutes before the start time.

Parking: Our top tip is to park at Bailey Car Park, Skipton, BD23 1UA – it’s just £4.80 for the day enabling you to enjoy seeing Skipton Castle or enjoy the market after your walk! If you need a loo stop before the walk, there are public toilets next to Marks & Spencer, in Castle Car Park, just down the hill and behind the High Street on the left.

Distance: 8.7 km in 3 hours – this includes time for a break to enjoy the fantastic views of Skipton from high up on the moor!

Difficulty : 50/50 easy/moderate

Terrain: Flat, easy canal path, steady climb on farm track and grassy moorland with a few challenging stiles over dry stone walls. A grassy ascent to a trig point, our summit of the day (optional) on Skipton Moor at 373m above sea level. Steep descent on eroded dirt tracks, easy pavement on final leg

What to bring: Please wear sturdy walking shoes with grip, bring your water bottle, any medication you might need, (Eg. Inhaler), consider a hat/sun protection and wear clothing suitable for the forecast. (Eg. Bring a raincoat if forecast is wet!)

About Skipton : Skipton is derived from the Anglo Saxon words ‘sceap’ (sheep) and ‘tun’ (town) and is recorded in the Doomesday Book as Scepeton and has been the economic centre for the Craven and Southern Dales from this time.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, the charming town of Skipton is a gateway to one of England’s most captivating waterways—With the advent of the Industrial Revolution the economy of Skipton boomed as the town benefitted from the construction of the Leeds-Liverpool canal.

Construction of the Leeds Liverpool Canal began in 1770 and spanned nearly 46 years.

The canal was Britain’s longest inland waterway (127 miles) was opened in 1816.

Skipton was a key stop along the route and experienced a significant boost in trade and commerce. On April 8, 1773, two canal barges loaded with coal departed from Bingley to Skipton, marking a historic milestone as the first boats to transport goods on the canal.

The canal became a crucial artery for the transportation of goods like coal, textiles, and limestone, fueling industrial growth across the region. Skipton’s industries flourished, transforming the town into a thriving center of trade that attracted residents and businesses to its banks.

During the mid-18th century, the growing towns of Yorkshire, including Leeds, Wakefield, and Bradford, saw increasing trade. Bradford merchants, in particular, sought an efficient supply of limestone for mortar and agriculture, using coal from the city’s collieries, while also transporting textiles to Liverpool’s bustling port.

The town boasts several long distance hiking trails, including Lady Anne’s Way (Lady Anne Clifford was born at Skipton Castle) and the well known Dales High Way.

What you’ll see: We leave Skipton High St via a ginnel that takes us directly to the canal where we can experience a little of the town’s industrial heritage whilst enjoying the busy atmosphere and

colourful boats. It carried stone, coal, wool, cotton, limestone, grain, and other goods throughout the 19th century and is now a busy hub for leisure cruising.

We eventually leave the canal behind as we head towards the moor, with a gentle ascent up an easy track, then crossing several fields using well worn stone stiles that need some care to climb over safely. As we reach our highest point on Skipton Moor at 373m, the terrain has a peaceful, wilder feel, and we are rewarded with spectacular views over the canal, the busy town and it’s magnificent 900 year old castle.

THE SMALL PRINT

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