Skipton Skedaddle
Setting off from the beautiful market town of Skipton, this new route takes in parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way
Date | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
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Distance | Ultra + other events: Half Marathon, 20M |
Location | St. Andrews Church |
Town/City | Skipton |
Area | West Yorkshire |
Start postcode | BD23 2JE |
Start time | 7:30am |
Organiser | Ryk Downes |
Website | Visit website |
Run For Charity | Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
For both the Ultra distances the beautiful Malham Tarn and spectacular Gordale Scar are visited with breathtaking views of the best of the Dales and are not to be missed. The 50 mile distance heads off after Gordale Scar and then joins the Pennine Way all the way to the peak of Pen-y–ghent ascending Fountains Fell along the way. Down into Horton-in-Ribblesdale you follow the Ribble Way back out onto the fells eventually returning to Malham Tarn and following the route of the River Aire back to Skipton.