Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Willow Horse Sculpture loop from Skipton

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Willow Horse Sculpture loop from Skipton

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522

hikers

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Willow Horse Sculpture loop from Skipton

01:47

6.76km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

505 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

860 m

Two Doors Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice, friendly pub, good jam session Sunday nights. Good beer and dog-friendly.

Tip by

1.11 km

Holy Trinity Church

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely church right next to the castle, beautiful stain glass windows and a cafe run by volunteers.

Tip by

1.14 km

Outer Gatehouse, Skipton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Outer gatehouse flanked by two towers. Also the public entrance to the castle.

Tip by

2.76 km

Willow Horse Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Supported by iron frame so you won't damage it if you sit on it carefully.

Tip by

3.57 km

Kingfisher Bench in Skipton Castle Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot to stop and enjoy the peacefully surroundings.

Tip by

3.70 km

Wicker Archer Sculpture, Skipton Castle Woods

Highlight • Structure

In 2018, the Woodland Trust commissioned two pieces of natural sculpture for Skipton Castle Woods to celebrate the medieval origins of the wood as a larder and hunting ground for Skipton Castle.

Tip by

5.40 km

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

The ideal base for any ride into the Dales, Skipton is a 44-minute train journey from Leeds and has plenty going on when you’ve recovered from your day’s riding.

Tip by

6.76 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

1.71 km

811 m

437 m

220 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

1.78 km

1.59 km

391 m

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

10°C

4°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2023,Skipton Castle Wood

This walk basically goes around Skipton Castle. Starts in the town centre and then proceeds up the Bailey of the castle before turning into the woods next to the castle. It returns to the town centre following the river into town, providing a view of Skipton Castle towards the end of the walk.