Skipton Castle Woods

Walks & Outdoors

Skipton

PLACE AT A GLANCE

Old Sawmill entrance via High Corn Mill near Mill Bridge, Skipton

BD23 1AW

ABOUT THIS PLACE 

Ancient woodland managed by the Woodland Trust, with riverside paths, bridges and woodland trails directly behind Skipton Castle.

For more places in the area, visit our Skipton Town Hub.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Start: Old Sawmill entrance via the elevated towpath beside High Corn Mill, off Skipton High Street near Mill Bridge; see the Woodland Trust map. Other entrances: The Bailey by Bailey Car Park, and Short Lee Lane.
Walks: Woodland Trust's mapped river-valley route is approximately 1.4km/1 mile, allow an hour; other upper paths are available.
Terrain: Surfaced woodland paths, steps and some steep slopes. Can be muddy after wet weather.
Parking: Bailey Car Park BD23 1UA, paid; High Street and Coach Street are alternatives.
Toilets: High Street car park behind Town Hall, with RADAR-key accessible toilet (charge applies).
Accessibility: No step-free woodland access; circular route is not wheelchair accessible.
Cost: Free to explore.