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Saltaire World Heritage Site – Hirst Wood Lock loop from Idle

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Saltaire World Heritage Site – Hirst Wood Lock loop from Idle

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Saltaire World Heritage Site – Hirst Wood Lock loop from Idle

03:25

13.1km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.40 km for 13 m

After 6.94 km for 11 m

After 11.5 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

Saltaire Brewery Taproom

Highlight • Pub

Generally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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4.26 km

Waterside Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

This is on the opposite side so you need to come off at the bridge before to get to it

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5.22 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

Walks, picnics, grab a coffee, visit Salt's Mill. Loads of stuff to do.

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5.41 km

Saltaire Weir

Highlight • River

6.52 km

Hirst Weir

Highlight • Structure

If you are quiet you can watch the king fishers around here.

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6.98 km

Hirst Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Hirst Woods run along the Leeds Liverpool canal and the River Aire just outside Saltaire near Shipley

Hirst Woods run along the Leeds Liverpool canal and the River Aire just …

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7.01 km

Hirst Wood Lock

Highlight • Trail

Get a coffee and a bun at the bakery.

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8.81 km

Colorful Mile Marker on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

It is great looking for these along the canal

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.96 km

1.76 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

4.27 km

2.49 km

979 m

900 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

28°C

18°C

0 %

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Saltaire World Heritage Site – Hirst Wood Lock loop from Idle

Saltaire Brewery Taproom

Waterside Bistro

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Saltaire Weir

Hirst Weir

Hirst Wood Nature Reserve

Hirst Wood Lock

Colorful Mile Marker on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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