Sharp Haw & Flasby near Skipton

• Open moorland to forestry
• Long reaching views over the Ribble Valley
• Easy access from Skipton

This is a very straightforward walk with no difficulties and easy access from Skipton. However within a relatively small area there is an excellent contrast of scenery. Starting and finishing through open fields, there is a mile and a half of open moorland with excellent views and a stretch of desolation masquerading as forestry. Flasby is a small hamlet which is worth visiting simply because of the lovely gardens of Flasby Hall. The twin summits above Flasby include the Marilyn of Sharp Haw (1117′) and the slightly lower Rough How, both worth visiting for their wide reaching views and peaceful outlook. The route outlined is clearly my favourite but one of the pleasures of this mini massif is that you can pick your own – certainly a detour along the boulders overlooking Gargrave and a shortcut cutting out Flasby is certainly reasonable – it is an area you simply cannot go wrong in.

Recommend: Best done during May when the rhododendrons are at their best.

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OS Map:	O/S 1/25,000. OL2 Yorkshire Dales Southern & Western ection
Start Point:	982534. Parking available at the Craven Heifer pub. Alternatively walk from Skipton adding 1 mile each way
Terrain:	Mixture of paths, bridleways and forestry roads. Even if you choose an alternative path it is difficult to go far wrong here
Eating & Drinking:	Starting and finishing at the Craven Heifer is the best bet. Skipton is only 1 mile away
Similar Walks Nearby:	Discovering Skipton Moor An Embsay Moor Circular Skipton Castle & Woods
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