"Capital of the Dales" Skipton by Britannia2

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Skipton
A major Dales town

Skipton is one of the Yorkshire Dales most accessible towns with good rail and road links and is one of those towns that is a pleasure to wander around. The shopping is good and there is the added attraction of a canal meandering through the town and a superb castle.

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  • Pros:A wonderful browsing sort of town
  • Cons:None
  • In a nutshell:A good base for exploration
  • Last visit to Skipton: Jun 2013
  • Intro Updated Jun 17, 2013
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Local train - Skipton Cumbria Day Ranger Transportation (4)

If you would like to explore the area by train this ticket gives unlimited travel for one day. The area covered is... more travel advice

Leeds/Bradford to Skipton train - Skipton Train to Skipton Transportation (4)

There are fast electric trains to and from Leeds and Bradford (Foster Square) to Skipton on a regular frequency through... more travel advice

Skipton Castle gatehouse - Skipton Skipton Castle Things to Do (3)

Possibly the best preserved castle in England - soon after 1090 Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, built a primitive... more travel advice

Pennine Cruisers - Skipton Canal cruises Things to Do (3)

Pennine Crusiers operate from the Skipton canal basin and offer trips on the canal to Springs Branch on a 30 minute... more travel advice

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