Skipton Woods

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Northern England - Skipton Woods
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About this wood

A magical land in the heart of town - that’s one way to describe Skipton Woods, a woodland haven by one of Britain’s best preserved, most popular medieval castles. The wood’s links with the castle date back at least 1,000 years. A canal towpath, following the line of Skipton Castle ramparts and Springs Canal, provides a direct link between the town’s High Street and the woods, following the course of Eller Beck through a stunning steep-sided valley.

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Skipton Woods

Size:
14.98 ha (37.02 acres)
Near:
Skipton, North Yorkshire
Grid ref:
SD990525
OS map sheets:
  • OS Landranger 103
  • Explorer 2
  • Outdoor Leisure 2

ASNW, PAWS

Features:

  • Information board at site
  • Parking nearby
  • Good views
  • Waymarked walk
  • Marshland
  • Mainly mixed woodland
  • Special wildlife interest
  • Well worth a visit
  • Spring colour
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