Skipton West & West Craven
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.94, -2.097 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 93 49 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 (Skipton) |
Skipton West & West Craven sits in the district of Craven in North Yorkshire, England, covering the western side of Skipton and stretching into the fringe of West Craven. The ward combines suburban streets and pockets of farmland with easy access to the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, so residents get both town conveniences and attractive countryside nearby.
Locally the area reflects Skipton's market-town character - the legacy of textile mills by the River Aire and the leisure draw of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and Skipton Castle are never far away. Economically and socially it mixes long-established local businesses, independent shops and tourism with a commuter population travelling to Leeds and Bradford, alongside active community groups and village-style amenities.
Postcode districts covering Skipton West & West Craven
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 24.3 miles
- Bradford 17.1 miles
- Burnley 11.8 miles
- Huddersfield 23.5 miles
- Blackburn 20.3 miles
- Rochdale 22.6 miles
- Harrogate 22.8 miles
- Halifax 17 miles
- Morley 24.1 miles
- Batley 23.9 miles
- Keighley 9.6 miles
- Yeadon 17.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Elslack Parish 0.3 miles
- Broughton Parish 1.2 miles
- Carleton Parish 1.7 miles
- Thornton-in-Craven Built-up area 2 miles
- Carleton-in-Craven Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Earby Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Martons Both Parish 2.5 miles
- Lothersdale Parish 2.6 miles
- Stirton with Thorlby Parish 3 miles
- Gargrave Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Bank Newton Parish 3.3 miles
- Kelbrook and Sough Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Skipton West & West Craven
BD23 2BN, BD23 2QX, BD23 2UY, BD23 1ST, BD23 3DD, BD23 2AR, BD23 3TP, BD23 3HD, BD23 1SG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 18.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 41.1 miles
- Gargrave Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Skipton Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels in Skipton West & West Craven Ad
Schools in Skipton West & West Craven
- Brooklands School Special
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
- Thornton in Craven Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 8.5 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 8.8 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 9.4 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 11.7 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 15.9 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 16 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 16.4 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 16.6 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 16.6 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 16.7 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 16.7 miles
- The University of Bradford University 16.9 miles