A sunny cruise to Skipton, giving us a full day to shop and explore. We had a trip to the castle whilst mum and dad went to the church, meeting up later for lunch at Bizzie Lizzie’s, the famous fish and chip restaurant. It was nice to wander around the market, but it was very busy, especially with it being a Saturday. We had a later cruise to moor in the countryside, stopping off to have a look at the Polish Airmen Memorial and then finding moorings at Kildwick.
One of the many swing bridges, which have replaced the locks for a few days
The last swing bridge into Skipton
The Springs Branch, which leads past the castle, but not for craft longer than 35ft. We also fuelled at Pennine Cruisers by very helpful staff
Towards the town centre
The outer gate to Skipton Castle
The main entrance
The Conduit Court, the Yew tree was planted in 1659
The Banqueting Hall
Steps down to the Dungeon
Excellent fish and chips
Leaving Skipton
The Polish Airmen Memorial, seven airmen lost their lives when their Wellington bomber crashed in 1943
The view from our moorings
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