Skipton
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.96, -2.011 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 99 51 |
| Population: | 14,623 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 |
Skipton sits on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England, where the River Aire and the leafy basin of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal meet. It’s a traditional market town dominated by the imposing stone keep of Skipton Castle and a long-running outdoor market that draws visitors and locals alike.
Originally a centre for wool and textiles, modern Skipton balances tourism and outdoor pursuits with a strong local economy - anchored in part by businesses such as the Skipton Building Society - while independent shops, canal boat trips and easy access to hill walking keep the town socially vibrant throughout the year.
Postcode districts covering Skipton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 21.8 miles
- Bradford 15.5 miles
- Burnley 15 miles
- Huddersfield 23.1 miles
- Blackburn 24 miles
- Rochdale 24.8 miles
- Harrogate 19.2 miles
- Halifax 16.8 miles
- Morley 22.1 miles
- Dewsbury 24.3 miles
- Batley 22.3 miles
- Keighley 8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Skipton East & South Ward 0.5 miles
- Skipton Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Ward 1.1 miles
- Embsay Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Embsay with Eastby Parish 1.7 miles
- Carleton-in-Craven Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bradleys Both Parish 1.9 miles
- Low Bradley Built-up area 2 miles
- Stirton with Thorlby Parish 2.1 miles
- Carleton Parish 2.4 miles
- Cononley Built-up area 3 miles
- Halton East Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Skipton
BD23 1EP, BD23 1AF, BD23 2AH, BD23 9SQ, BD23 1SW, BD23 2PJ, BD23 1HN, BD23 1UN, BD23 1ND … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 15.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 43.3 miles
- Skipton Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Embsay Railway Station 1.3 miles
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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
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 5 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.2 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 14.8 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 14.9 miles
- The University of Bradford University 15.3 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 15.6 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 15.6 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 18 miles
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 18 miles