Old Roads of Skipton Guided Walk
Holy Trinity Church, Mill Bridge, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1NJ
This walk takes account of this year's theme of transport and connections. Skipton was an important river-crossing in the Aire Valley because it had several fords. Romans built roads through Skipton. Due to its location it later became an important market town and staging post. In the 1700s toll companies and canal companies replaced fords and clapper bridges with stone bridges. The walk will have some off-road walking (canal towpath) and there will be some brief bench stops for those that need this.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 2pm
Location & directions
Holy Trinity Church, Mill Bridge, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1NJ
- Directions:
- Meet at Holy Trinity Church porch, at top of Skipton High Street.
- Contact on day:
- Claire Nash
- Telephone number:
- +447850185360
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The walk is not fully accessible as the canal towpath is not well surfaced. There is an alternative route that can be used to rejoin the group.
Additional information
Boots or good shoes advised as part of the route is off-road.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
