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Runs in and around Skipton
3 running routes in Skipton · 5 more nearby
The routes in and around Skipton cover anything from 5km to 10km. These are properly hilly, so treat the climbs with respect. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. Silsden and Earby are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Skipton

Embsay Moor
Embsay with Eastby, Yorkshire Dales, England
From the reservoir car park. A challenging run around the moor on grass, bracken and heather paths.

Sharp Haw
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
Starting on White Hills Lane and then looping around Skyrakes Wood and Sharp Haw, returning via the Dales High Way.

Skipton Moor
Craven, England
Starts and finishes at the junction of Shorebank Road and Greatwood Avenue, and makes a clockwise loop via Skipton Moor before returning.
Runs around Skipton
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.

Kildwick and back on the canal
Bradford, England
Following the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Sykes Lane to Priest Bank Road and back.

Silsden Canal and River loop
Bradford, England
Starting at Sykes Lane and following the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to Priest Bank Road, then returning via the River Aire to the 5.5k…

Low Wood Nature Reserve via the canal
Bradford, England
Starting from Hainsworth Road and then following the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the bridge by Low Wood Scout Centre, then heading through…

River Warfe route
Bradford, England
Following the River Wharfe on the Dales Way from Bark Lane to Bolton Road and back.

Simon's Seat & The Valley of Desolation
Hazlewood with Storiths, England
This scenic loop takes runners on a challenging route up Simon's Seat, ascending through the picturesque Valley of Desolation.
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