Description
This is an easy route from Gargrave to Skipton using the canal towpath virtually all the way
This is an easy route from Gargrave to Skipton using the canal towpath virtually all the way
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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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| Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
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Obstacles
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Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 40.0cm (2)
The steepest uphill gradient East: no data
The steepest uphill gradient West: no data
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (2)
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Terrain
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5.0% of the route is on roads (2)
5.0% of the route is lit at night (2)
2.5% of the route is paved (2)
42.5% of the route is muddy (2)
There is no data on rough ground
There is no data on long grass
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Start and end points
Gargrave
Grid Ref
SD9317454104
Lat / Lon
53.98296° / -2.10558°
Easting / Northing
393,174E / 454,104N
What3Words
sleeps.lavender.conveying
Skipton
Grid Ref
SD9891051470
Lat / Lon
53.95933° / -2.01810°
Easting / Northing
398,910E / 451,470N
What3Words
mash.regulator.mingles
| Gargrave | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD9317454104 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.98296° / -2.10558° |
| Easting / Northing | 393,174E / 454,104N |
| What3Words | sleeps.lavender.conveying |
| Skipton | |
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| Grid Ref | SD9891051470 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.95933° / -2.01810° |
| Easting / Northing | 398,910E / 451,470N |
| What3Words | mash.regulator.mingles |
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reviews
Andrew Simmons
05 Nov 2023This easy to follow route along the Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath, is largely level and in good condition underfoot in most places. It can also be walked one-way as there are bus and train connections between Gargrave and Skipton. I would echo comments of other reviewers about the traffic noise.
Stearsb
16 Dec 2022This route is mostly canal towpath, with a good surface. There are a few gates, kissing gates, and a short flight of stairs. I noted that the 2 swing bridges I passed lead up to the A65. There are bus stops in each direction at the junctions with the A65.
I took pictures but the ones found in Mary Oz's review were better so I suggest you check those out. I wasn't bothered much by traffic noise, possibly due to the wind direction that day.
This was a very pleasant walk.
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Mary Oz
29 Apr 2022This route is almost entirely canal towpath, with a good surface of compacted gravel. There is a short bit of paved road and alleyway at the Gargrave end, and a footbridge with steps over the canal at the Skipton end. There are a few gates (one with a stile alternative) and kissing gates to negotiate, and a flight of stairs past one of the locks. It is generally a very easy route to navigate and walk though. I saw a variety of wildlife – curlews, oyster catchers, lapwings, mallards, swans; and canal interest – locks and swing bridges, mileposts and half-mileposts. The towns at either end are well supplied with cafés, pubs, and toilets. I would say this is the perfect route between these two lovely towns, except that the sound of traffic on the busy A65 is usually nearby (at least it means there is an easy bus route between the two ends!). And - the lock gates have some interesting writing engraved on them too!.
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