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North West England

Greenberfield Locks – Higherland Lock loop from Nelson

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greenberfield Locks – Higherland Lock loop from Nelson

Moderate

32

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Greenberfield Locks – Higherland Lock loop from Nelson

03:02

67.3km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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After 13.5 km for 213 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

5.18 km

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a mile-long tunnel locates on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It is the longest tunnel on the canal and due to its narrow design boats would once be …

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2

13.6 km

Greenberfield Locks

Highlight • Trail

Originally a three-rise lock, Greenberfield Locks were adapted to three separate single locks in 1820. Above the second lock, you'll spot an old limekiln. Lime used to be carried between …

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3

20.6 km

Flowing Lanes from Little Stainton to Gargrave

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great, quiet lane and is best ridden from West to East where is its very gently down hill for a number of KM, allowing you to build …

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4

25.4 km

The Dalesman Café Tea Rooms & Sweet Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely open fire, good food, plenty of sweets for the ride home

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5

25.7 km

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

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6

32.6 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is in northern England. It encompasses thousands of square miles of moors, valleys, hills and villages. Southeast, on the River Wharfe, the Bolton Abbey Estate …

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33.4 km

River Aire

Lake

8

34.0 km

Airton Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Terrific cafe stop with great views and a place to lock your bikes outside. Popular with hikers and cyclists as well as drivers !

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9

41.9 km

Fish and Chips Takeaway

Highlight • Restaurant

Rode past whilst on a 400km audax, the smell lured me in, glad I stopped, chips were fantastic and I felt much better afterwards with a full belly.

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B

67.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

7.50 km

2.50 km

1.77 km

568 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.1 km

1.78 km

231 m

193 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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