Friday, April 13, 2007
Sharp Haw
Yesterday we walked from the cottage to Sharp Haw, one of the highest of
the moorland peaks surrounding Skipton, about 350m above sea-level. It was
a gorgeous day - blue skies with thin cloud making for gentle sunshine and
the occasional lick of a cooling breeze. Our route took us across Skipton
Golf course which must be one of the most well-situated for scenic views.
The ascent to Sharp Haw's summit is a very satisfying one - not too steep
and yet a worthy achievement. The top is clearly visible from well down
the approoch and there are no hidden dips to deceive you with extra
climbing. From the top Skipton is laid out to the south- eest and in theory
on a crystal - clear day with powerful binoculars you might see the
cottage. We did not because the cost of gentle sunshine was a haziness
which prevented clear views at a distance. To the north there is Simon's
Seat and to the south-west the village of Gargrave is also laid out like a
map. Like the moorland summit of Pin Haw above Lotherdale south-west of
Skipton, Sharp Haw punches above its weight as a summit in terms of the
views afforded and the sense of altitude you feel at only a little over
1000 feet. The approach route is described in a booklet entitled Circular
Walks from Skipton to be found in the cottage along with the appropriate
Ordnance Survey map.
the moorland peaks surrounding Skipton, about 350m above sea-level. It was
a gorgeous day - blue skies with thin cloud making for gentle sunshine and
the occasional lick of a cooling breeze. Our route took us across Skipton
Golf course which must be one of the most well-situated for scenic views.
The ascent to Sharp Haw's summit is a very satisfying one - not too steep
and yet a worthy achievement. The top is clearly visible from well down
the approoch and there are no hidden dips to deceive you with extra
climbing. From the top Skipton is laid out to the south- eest and in theory
on a crystal - clear day with powerful binoculars you might see the
cottage. We did not because the cost of gentle sunshine was a haziness
which prevented clear views at a distance. To the north there is Simon's
Seat and to the south-west the village of Gargrave is also laid out like a
map. Like the moorland summit of Pin Haw above Lotherdale south-west of
Skipton, Sharp Haw punches above its weight as a summit in terms of the
views afforded and the sense of altitude you feel at only a little over
1000 feet. The approach route is described in a booklet entitled Circular
Walks from Skipton to be found in the cottage along with the appropriate
Ordnance Survey map.
