Discover The Dales: Skipton Map And Guidebook

A beautifully packaged map and guidebook for a Signature Hike in Skipton, Yorkshire, perfect for walkers and gift-givers alike. Skipton sits at the south-eastern extremity of the Dales and is connected to Leeds and Morecambe by the Airedale Line. This pack includes an OS-based map with the route superimposed and a guidebook with everything you need for a great day out: kit lists, pub and café names, and a ‘Plan B’ if things go awry. Skipton also boasts one of the grandest castles in northern England, which played a pivotal role in the English Civil War. It’s free to visit, simply beautiful, and a lovely place to spend a few hours wandering along the River Wharfe. Discover for yourself The Strid, the Valley of Desolation and the magnificent Abbey ruins.

Easily accessible by train from Leeds, Skipton is the ‘Gateway to the Dales’. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes, with sweeping glacial valleys and rugged limestone peaks. The town is compact and lively, with a grand castle, excellent pubs, and shops selling local produce. If you’re extending your time, the beautiful ruins of medieval Bolton Abbey are a 15-minute taxi ride east of Skipton.

Vespucci Adventures was founded 8 years ago and is a trusted source for a great day's walking. Vespucci Signature Hikes all have a good cafe near the start, a pub towards the end, great views and interesting places to see along the way. Most are directly accessible by train and public transport.

The gift of a Vespucci Hike is designed to inspire family, friends or colleagues, including those less confident, to get outside on a self-guided country walk.