Embsay and Skipton Circuit

West Riding Area

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Overview

From Embsay reservoir we traverse the village and then head to Haw Laithe and go through the woods to the A59. We follow this into Skipton, going through Skipton Woods before heading out towards the golf course. We join the Dales highway before heading to None go bye farm. From here we head back towards Embsay via Hagg farm and Oddacres.

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 344.4m / 1130ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 99831 54390
Nearest postcode:: BD23 6PR
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Use the free CP at Embsay Reservoir off Pasture Road.

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