Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Keighley

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Keighley

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Keighley

Moderate

4.6

(7)

riders

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Keighley

02:58

57.9km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 22, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 6.96 km for 14 m

After 51.1 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.51 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Can get very busy. It is an excellent way to get down the valley without using road.

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6.60 km

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

This set of five rises is the steepest set in the country. The stepped loch means that it's a continuous flight with no holding ponds between lochs, each gate opens …

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13.5 km

Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really wide and quiet section. Be aware this is near a sewage farm and the smell is fairly unpleasant 🤮🤢💩

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18.9 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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27.5 km

Kirkstall Three Rise Lock Gates

Highlight • Bridge

Pretty cool engineering feet - always fascinating to look at!

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34.2 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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38.1 km

Esholt Sewage Works Basin

Lake

38.7 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Some fun rideable steps and drop-offs next to the canal locks.

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43.7 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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46.8 km

River Aire

Lake

49.0 km

Birkey Bank Wood

Forest

49.8 km

Holme House Wood

Forest

57.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

15.4 km

5.47 km

1.93 km

1.39 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

20.7 km

12.2 km

2.58 km

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

6°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Keighley

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Canal Towpath

Apperley Bridge Marina

Kirkstall Three Rise Lock Gates

Gravel Path Along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Saltaire World Heritage Site

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