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Apperley Bridge Marina – The Rodley Barge loop from Baildon

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Baildon

Apperley Bridge Marina – The Rodley Barge loop from Baildon

Moderate

4.6

(30)

340

riders

Apperley Bridge Marina – The Rodley Barge loop from Baildon

01:49

29.0km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 9.10 km for 13 m

After 9.35 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.40 km

Picnic Spot at the Canal Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.23 km

Tour

Highlight • Other

4.52 km

Dobson Locks

Highlight • Monument

Dobson's Lock (also known as Dobson Locks) is a scenic two-rise staircase lock on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal located in Apperley Bridge, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Built in the early …

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4.96 km

Apperley Bridge Marina

Highlight • River

This marina is situated on the edge of Bradford near the village of Apperley Bridge. It serves as a hub for many boaters and is surrounded by wonderful views of the canal and lush countryside.

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9.23 km

The Rodley Barge

Highlight • River

It would have been rude not to lol
Outdoor seat on the canal side ahhhh

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14.4 km

Kirkstall Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great range of beers and nice beer garden

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21.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

22.2 km

Gravel Path Along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a super fun and scenic section of gravel that runs alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Shipley and Leeds.

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26.1 km

Esholt Sewage Works Basin

Lake

29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

11.6 km

1.90 km

425 m

269 m

124 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

13.8 km

640 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 21 August

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Apperley Bridge Marina – The Rodley Barge loop from Baildon

Picnic Spot at the Canal Lock

Tour

Dobson Locks

Apperley Bridge Marina

The Rodley Barge

Kirkstall Bridge Inn

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Gravel Path Along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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