Skipton area

Andy2603

Can anybody recommend good off-road routes around Skipton. Average skills and fitness but can face a challenge!
Thanks

hammy7272

Gisburn forest is only 30 mins away. Also check this out; http://www.mtbthedales.org.uk/

stumpyjon

Settle loop on the Pennine Bridleway ?

Maps here

NorthernBob

+1 for Gisburn

Also Mastiles lane from Kilnsey, back through Arncliffe. Good in the other direction too. Begins/ends near a pub, which is a bonus.
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=833950