Things to do in Skipton, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

Coniston Off-Road Centre is located in rural North Yorkshire, with over 3 miles of fantastic purpose-built tracks and an extensive fleet of off-road vehicles. Come for a challenge, leave with an experience.

High ropes course designed for 7+ years, under 10’s to have an adult up in the trees with them over 10’s can be supervised from the ground. Zip lines, balance beams, wobbly bridges, high wires and more. Set between 3 metres and 6 metres off ground. Set behind craven Leisure centre, Aireville Park, Skipton - Leisure centre offers cafe and toilet facilities.

Are you ready to see what a Land Rover can do? And are you looking to develop your driving skills to a more advanced level both On and Off road in either a 4x4 or ATV? If so, then you’re very welcome at Land Rover Experience, North Yorkshire. Whether you want to take part on your own; with your family or friends; or as part of a corporate hospitality outing, team building group or business meeting; we guarantee you a warm welcome and an unforgettable day of confidence boosting off-road driving challenges, OR if you should require professional driver training skills such as; 4x4 off road, dynamic driving, defensive driving, ATV training, Trailer Towing including B+E Training to test, and winching. Whether you are looking for a full schedule of activities, or just an introduction to off-road driving, the Land Rover Experience Centre provides the perfect welcome and is ideal for a range of events from a small private meetings to a lavish event - away from the hustle and bustle.

Snaygill Boats started back in 1977 with the aim of providing a top quality canal holidays fleet on this loveliest of all canals. We were drawn to the Skipton area by the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside and because the Leeds Liverpool canal is so quiet and unspoilt. A really good narrowboat canal holiday or day trip depends on a lot of things like first class boats, a quiet canal, on the spot owners and staff, on–board tuition, in-person lock training (yes, we meet you at the locks and show you first hand how to use them safely), easy car access with FREE unlimited safe parking and a general atmosphere of helpfulness. Snaygill's position in a major Heritage Area is also a big advantage because there is a lot to see and do here.

We are a family run working farm based in Sutton in Craven (nr Skipton) We offer alpaca experiences & Alpaca event hire.

We are a small independent outdoor and adventurous activities provider offering Climbing, Abseiling, Canoe and Kayak Coaching, Mountain Walking, Navigation training and other outdoor skills courses. Catering for a wide range of ages and abilities and with our highly experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor team, we are confident your adventure with us will be one to remember.

Our one hour canal trip promises you a guided tour that's fun, informative and relaxing, whatever the weather. Your guide for the canal tour is award-winning comedian Dave Spikey of Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats fame. With his characteristic Northern patter, Dave takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Skipton and canal history that's refreshingly different to your average commentary. For a longer boat experience, we offer a variety of private charters. Enjoy a ploughman’s lunch or afternoon tea perhaps, or join us on one of our fish and chip cruises or brewery tours, as you sail sedately through the Yorkshire countryside. With over 30 years of boat trips we’ve helped lots of satisfied people enjoy a cruise, a meal, celebrate a special occasion, or simply show them the ropes before they set off on their own adventure. So place your Skipton canal trip in our capable hands. We take extra care before, during and after your booking to make your experience more enjoyable.

There's no treasure but it is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon and a good way of getting to know your way around Skipton. It's a 3½ mile route starting at the North of Skipton which takes you round the popular tourist parts as well as some of the more out of the way bits. On the way there are dates to look out for which are mainly on buildings, things to collect and questions to answer about things on the route. Points are awarded depending on how difficult the question is.It's free to download from our website or can be bought from various shops in Skipton.