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About Skipton

Skipton lies where the A65 and A59 meet in the Yorkshire Dales, making it the natural gateway between West Yorkshire's cities and the countryside beyond. The A65 runs from Leeds and Bradford whilst the A59 connects to Harrogate and York, with long-distance routes via the M65 from Manchester. The town serves as a touring base with approximately 70 EV charging points nearby. Skipton Castle's 900-year-old round tower still dominates the High Street and can be climbed for panoramic views.

Where is Skipton on the map?

Skipton is in England, at 53.961, -2.017 - about 8 km north of Kildwick.

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EV Chargers in Skipton

6 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Skipton. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Skipton9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Skipton?

The closest airport to Skipton is Leeds Bradford Airport, 32 km (about 36 min by car).

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