The town can be easily navigated on foot.

Regular trains operate on the Aire Valley line from Skipton station, a short walk from the town center.

Regular buses operate from the central bus station in the town center to the Yorkshire Dales and other surrounding towns/villages.

Busy Lizzies is an excellent fish & chip shop

Skipton has a variety of pubs and bars.

• Narrow Boat, Victoria Street. [2] Slightly different with an excellent selection of real ale.
• Wooly Sheep, High Street. [3] One of the finest pubs in town with a great high street location. Serves a selection of locally produced Timothy Taylors cask ales. The pub also provides bed and breakfast accommodation.