Skipton
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.954, -2.019 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 98 50 |
| Population: | 14,623 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 |
Skipton is a market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It sits on the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, acting as a popular gateway for walkers and canal boaters exploring the limestone scenery and dales.
The town retains a strong historic character centred on Skipton Castle, a largely intact Norman fortress, and a long-running market along a compact High Street; its economy now blends tourism, independent shops, commuting to nearby cities such as Leeds and Bradford, and remnants of the old textile and agricultural trades. Community life features festivals, arts venues and plenty of outdoor activity, giving the town a lively mix of heritage and leisure appeal.
Postcode districts covering Skipton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 21.8 miles
- Bradford 15.4 miles
- Burnley 14.5 miles
- Huddersfield 22.9 miles
- Blackburn 23.5 miles
- Rochdale 24.2 miles
- Harrogate 19.5 miles
- Halifax 16.5 miles
- Morley 22.1 miles
- Dewsbury 24.2 miles
- Batley 22.2 miles
- Keighley 7.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Skipton East & South Ward 0.7 miles
- Carleton-in-Craven Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Ward 1.7 miles
- Bradleys Both Parish 1.7 miles
- Low Bradley Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Carleton Parish 1.9 miles
- Embsay Built-up area 2 miles
- Stirton with Thorlby Parish 2.1 miles
- Embsay with Eastby Parish 2.2 miles
- Cononley Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Broughton Parish 3.1 miles
- Farnhill Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Skipton
BD23 2RH, BD23 1SR, BD23 2PN, BD23 2RA, BD23 2AQ, BD23 2FH, BD23 1SX, BD23 1BE, BD23 9SD … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 15.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 42.8 miles
- Skipton Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Embsay Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Skipton Ad
- Herriots 4 0.5 miles
- Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa 4 5.2 miles
- Trawden Arms Community Owned Pub 4 8.9 miles
- The Fountaine Inn 3 7.3 miles
- The Devonshire Grassington 8.2 miles
- Steeton Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.8 miles
- The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate 4 6.5 miles
- The Red Lion & Manor House 7 miles
- The Black Horse Hotel Grassington 8.2 miles
- The Wheatley Arms 9.2 miles
Schools in Skipton
- Brooklands School Special
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
- Craven College Further education
- Ermysted's Grammar School Secondary
- Greatwood Community Primary School Primary
- Skipton Girls' High School Secondary
- Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Primary
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Primary
- The Skipton Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 5.6 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 8.8 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13.6 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.2 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 14.3 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 14.8 miles
- The University of Bradford University 15.2 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 15.5 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 15.9 miles
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 17.7 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 18.1 miles