Expert bike ride. Very 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 8, 2025

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5 in total

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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18.0 km

Polish Airmen Memorial

There are two Memorials on this part of the canal. A cross along the tow path which was the crash site of a Wellington bomber where Seven airmen lost their …

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31.7 km

Gargrave Bridge

The road bridge over the River Aire south of Gargrave. The Pennine Way national trail crosses here.

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32.0 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

39.6 km

River Aire

Lake

40.3 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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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46.2 km

The Angel at Hetton

nice pub - bit on the expensive side but very well regarded

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52.3 km

Bog Wood

Forest

54.1 km

Little Wood

Forest

55.2 km

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

The ideal base for any ride into the Dales, Skipton is a 44-minute train journey from Leeds and has plenty going on when you’ve recovered from your day’s riding.

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75.0 km

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Awesome 'lock formation' that you can cycle up along side and see exactly how the long boats go uphill. The climb is short and sharp so take it easy. A …

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76.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

16.0 km

9.40 km

4.53 km

2.15 km

545 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.9 km

8.46 km

4.99 km

2.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Yorkshire Dales National Park – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Bingley

Five Rise Locks Café

Polish Airmen Memorial

Gargrave Bridge

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Yorkshire Dales National Park

The Angel at Hetton

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

Bingley Five Rise Locks

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