Skipton became a railway town in 1847 when the Leeds – Bradford – Keighley Railway was extended, soon joined by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway from Manchester. A year later, the line was extended to Colne and initially, passengers would leave the train at Skipton for onward travel to the villages in Wharfedale by horse-drawn [read more]
Category Archives: AROUND SKIPTON
The Leeds to Liverpool Canal, which runs through the centre of Skipton, was completed in 1816 and is 127 miles long. The main line of the canal has a number of historic connections to footpaths around the town, many of which would have been created to allow mill workers routes from residential areas to the [read more]
Fully renovated, the mill provides fabulous premises for a number of independently owned shops and businesses – all just a stone’s throw from Skipton High Street, which was recently voted ‘High Street of The Year’. While geared up to the 21st century, High Corn Mill also retains strong links with its medieval past: the waterwheel [read more]
We have the largest pool that is based in Craven, with a smaller teaching pool with a unique moveable floor and access lifts. The pool is available for hire and as a party venue. The Fitness Centre (Gym) offers state of the art cardiovascular and resistance equipment designed to give you a complete fitness workout. [read more]
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (E&BASR) was formed in 1968 and re-opened in 1981. The preserved railway was part of the former Midland Railway route from Skipton to Ilkley. The E&BASR currently runs for 4 miles (6 km) from Embsay station to Bolton Abbey station. Refreshments are [read more]
QUADTREX Want an action packed adventure to remember? Experience Quad Bike trekking over 160 acres of woodland, quarryland, grassland, dirt track and more with an experienced instructor. * Ages 6+ * Open 7 days a week (advance booking essential) * Full introduction & safety briefing * Suitable for beginners and the [read more]