Skipton
Skipton is a large market town in the south-western part of the Dales. This market town boosts an impressive castle and has traded in limestone, fertiliser, clothes and food throughout its long and impressive history. Cotton-spinning has also been dominated industry in the town since the 18th century. Every Monday, Skipton has a cattle market. Commercially, Skipton is home to the Craven District council, a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Leeds-Liverpool canal also passes through Skipton making an ideal place for a picnic.