Skipton
Skipton is a market town at the southern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, with a well-preserved medieval castle and a busy open-air market. The Leeds-Liverpool Canal runs through the town centre and the surrounding limestone dales are easily accessible.

Taking your dog to Skipton
- Nearby towns
- 4
Closest: Grassington, 7.3 miles
Malham Cove and Gordale Scar Circular
Malham, North Yorkshire
5.8 mi · Moderate
The Malham Cove and Gordale Scar Circular is a 5.8-mile walk through some of the Yorkshire Dales' most dramatic limestone scenery. Dogs must be kept on leads near livestock. Six stiles make this route better suited to medium and large dogs.
Pendle Hill Steep Walking Route
Lancashire
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Worsaw Hill
Lancashire
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