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Craven Group

We are the Craven Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The route takes in some favourite Skipton sights namely Skipton Woods, Skipton Castle, the canal basin and Stirton before returning to the cafe, part of Bloom Garden Centre at the Craven Heifer, for tea and cakes.

Sunday, 27 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This walk is not suitable for dogs.

Sometimes due to unforeseen events or well publicised bad weather, walks cannot go ahead. If a walk has to be cancelled this will be publicised here against the walk details. If you are planning to attend this walk please check that it is proceeding before setting off to the start point on the morning of the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 98288 53416
Nearest postcode:
BD23 3LA
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compiler.modest.first
Start time:
10:30 am

The Craven Heifer/Bloom Garden Centre. Grassington Rd. Skipton. BD23 3LA SD 984 533

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking