Traditional county: North Yorkshire · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore Skipton, North Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Skipton map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Place | Skipton |
| Traditional County | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.960206 |
| Longitude | -2.017674 |
| Place Type | Town |
Skipton, a jewel set against the brooding Yorkshire Dales, draws its character from the ancient Pennine landscape and a history as a vital market centre. It lies 7.3 km north-west of Silsden (from Silsden: bearing 314°T, OS grid SD 989 515), and is situated north-east of Carleton-in-Craven village. The town's economy has long been tied to its strategic position, historically a hub for wool and agriculture, and more recently embracing tourism drawn by its natural beauty and historic castle. The gentle curve of the Aire and the distant, sweeping vistas of moorland lend a sense of enduring strength to Skipton's very foundations. The commanding presence of Skipton Castle, a remarkably preserved Norman fortress, anchors the town's identity, its stone walls seeming to absorb the very light of the Yorkshire sky. Below its shadow, the bustling market square, a space alive with the vibrant colours and earthy scents of weekly produce, speaks of centuries of commerce and community gathering. Though the great abbeys that once dotted the region have long since crumbled, the spirit of devotion finds echo in the fine parish church. It is in the quiet dignity of these landmarks, and the enduring spirit of its people, that Skipton truly reveals its soul.
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Explore Skipton, North Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.960206, -2.017674. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |