Skamper
5.0km

Skipton Moor — 5.0 km Running Route

by Skamper

Skipton Moor is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in Craven, England: hilly, with 226 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

226 mAscent
Paved15%Paved
5/5Hilly
Skipton Moor running route
Loading map…

Photos

Skipton Moor - Photo 1
Skipton Moor - Photo 2
Skipton Moor - Photo 3
Skipton Moor - Photo 4

Elevation

Explore the Skipton Moor

Location: Craven, England

Embark on a challenging 5km loop around Skipton Moor, a scenic journey through the heart of Craven, England. This route primarily follows paved surfaces, offering a firm and consistent underfoot experience as you tackle a significant 226m of ascent. Enjoy far-reaching views and a refreshing sense of space as you complete the clockwise circuit, starting and finishing conveniently at the junction of Shorebank Road and Greatwood Avenue.

Ideal for those looking to inject some serious hill training into their routine, this run is perfect for building strength and endurance. While offering superb fitness benefits due to its steep gradients, the paved nature of the course also makes it a reliable option for convenient training sessions, regardless of the weather, for runners based in the Skipton area.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in Craven, England with around 226 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Yes — seriously. It rates 5 out of 5 on our hill scale — long, steep climbing throughout. About 45 metres of climb per kilometre, 226 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 85% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (0)

Be the first to review this route

Sign in to share your thoughts about Skipton Moor.

Sign in to write a review.

Keep this run brilliant — report an issue

Every Skamper route is community-monitored. If the path is unclear, blocked, dangerous, or the GPX doesn't match reality — tell us and we'll check it.

Runs on this route

Each runner appears once, with their fastest time — however they recorded it (app, Strava or Garmin).

Loading leaderboard…

Nearby Runs

Explore more runs