Take a walk Skipton Castle Woods is set in a river valley with both upper and lower paths covering just over two miles. Accessed from the river valley via a choice of steps or a steep slope with handrail. 1.4km / 1 mile allow up to one hour.
How much does it cost to go to Skipton Castle?
Type Price
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Adult £8.30
Concession £7.30
Child £5.20
Family £26.60
Is Skipton Castle worth visiting?
Skipton Castle Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War.
How long is the Welly Walk at Bolton Abbey?
Just one mile each way If you're just getting kids into walking The Welly Walk is 2 miles round trip with lots of places to stop. There are some steep hills to climb but they're relatively short and the play breaks are great for keeping kids interested.23 Jun 2018
Can you visit Bolton Abbey on foot?
Bolton Abbey is one of our favourite places for a family walk. Set in lush North Yorkshire countryside, it's a perfect place for little legs to explore. As we are keen to walk while keeping a safe social distance, I am very pleased to say our recent visit felt fantastic.
How deep is the Strid at Bolton Abbey?
How deep is the infamous stretch of the River Wharfe known as the Strid? Information boards at the Bolton Abbey beauty spot suggest the narrow gorge is over 9m deep or "more than two double-decker buses on top of each other."17 Sept 2021
Is Skipton Castle wheelchair friendly?
We are committed to welcoming the widest possible public and although there is no wheelchair access into the castle building, please note that the main grounds, which also view the front of the castle and stage our summer re-enactments and events, our shop and tearoom are accessible for those with reduced mobility or
Is Skipton Castle Woods free?
Download the Skipton Castle Woods access statement. There is a pay and display car park at Skipton Castle, BD23 1UA, with 193 car spaces. Two other pay and display car parks, at the High Street and Coach Street, are a short distance from the wood and town centre.