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Yorkshire And The Humber

Skipton – Round Dam Weir loop from Skipton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Skipton – Round Dam Weir loop from Skipton

Easy

4.7

(3)

61

hikers

Skipton – Round Dam Weir loop from Skipton

00:42

2.59km

30m

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: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

61 m

Skipton

Highlight • Religious Site

Skipton is known as the Gateway to the Dales and makes for an excellent base for all manner of outdoor adventures. The 1,000-year-old Skipton Castle and its woods are a …

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2

322 m

Skipton Church Bridge and Riverside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Excellent cafe just by the Bridge.
Skipton was very busy today with long queues for the pie shop

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3

851 m

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.

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4

981 m

Kingfisher Bench in Skipton Castle Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot to stop and enjoy the peacefully surroundings.

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5

1.24 km

Round Dam Weir

Highlight • River

Not really a waterfall but a type of weir. More impressive waterfall further downstream.

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6

2.37 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.

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7

2.39 km

Outer Gatehouse, Skipton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8

2.43 km

Holy Trinity Church

Highlight • Cafe

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

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B

2.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.07 km

860 m

473 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.04 km

991 m

459 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

15°C

8°C

97 %

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