Sharp Haw Summit – Skipton loop from Gargrave

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Sharp Haw Summit – Skipton loop from Gargrave

Hard

4.3

(6)

hikers

Sharp Haw Summit – Skipton loop from Gargrave

06:00

22.2km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 13.4 km for 13 m

After 13.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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974 m

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

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6.32 km

Sharp Haw Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sharp Haw is a 1,171-foot (357 m) hill that sits along the Dales High Way long-distance hiking trail through the Yorkshire Dales. The hill just sneaks into the southernmost part …

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11.4 km

Round Dam Weir

Highlight • River

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

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11.7 km

Kingfisher Bench in Skipton Castle Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot to stop and enjoy the peacefully surroundings.

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11.8 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.

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12.5 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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12.5 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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12.7 km

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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