Willow Horse Sculpture – Skipton loop from Embsay with Eastby

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Willow Horse Sculpture – Skipton loop from Embsay with Eastby

Moderate

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Willow Horse Sculpture – Skipton loop from Embsay with Eastby

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9.20km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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3.60 km

Willow Horse Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Supported by iron frame so you won't damage it if you sit on it carefully.

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4.41 km

Kingfisher Bench in Skipton Castle Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot to stop and enjoy the peacefully surroundings.

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5.12 km

Skipton Church Bridge and Riverside Path

Highlight • Bridge

Excellent cafe just by the Bridge.
Skipton was very busy today with long queues for the pie shop

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5.72 km

We had a lovely meal here, it was the starter camembert baked cheese with Garlick bread. I'm sure i had the whole loaf lol
Staff are really nice filled my bottle for the return journey and put ice in it.

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5.91 km

Two Doors Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice, friendly pub, good jam session Sunday nights. Good beer and dog-friendly.

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5.99 km

Skipton

Highlight • Religious Site

Skipton is known as the Gateway to the Dales and makes for an excellent base for all manner of outdoor adventures. The 1,000-year-old Skipton Castle and its woods are a …

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6.19 km

Holy Trinity Church

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely church right next to the castle, beautiful stain glass windows and a cafe run by volunteers.

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6.25 km

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

The ideal base for any ride into the Dales, Skipton is a 44-minute train journey from Leeds and has plenty going on when you’ve recovered from your day’s riding.

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