Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Canal Lock loop from Cottingley

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Canal Lock loop from Cottingley

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3.0

(2)

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Canal Lock loop from Cottingley

03:23

32.1km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 15.4 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.38 km

Woodland Path Along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A nice section along the south side of the canal. Multiple routes up into Armley park. Undulating dirt path through a wooded section.

Tip by

10.1 km

Kirkstall Three Rise Lock Gates

Highlight • Bridge

Pretty cool engineering feet - always fascinating to look at!

Tip by

15.2 km

River Aire

Highlight • River

The stretch of the River Aire between Bradford and Leeds acts as a vital green and industrial corridor, carving its way through the historic Aire Valley. While the river technically …

Tip by

15.4 km

Calverley Bridge Canalside Walk

Highlight • Trail

Start at Calverley Bridge, follow the broad, paved canal towpath west towards Apperley Bridge, and return the same way.

Tip by

16.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

22.4 km

Canal Lock

Highlight • River

A few couple of cafes along the route away from Leeds, hidden in the tree line along the canal .

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32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

3.35 km

2.71 km

1.60 km

1.18 km

711 m

237 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

4.86 km

3.94 km

1.82 km

1.32 km

562 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 6 November

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Canal Lock loop from Cottingley

Woodland Path Along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Kirkstall Three Rise Lock Gates

River Aire

Calverley Bridge Canalside Walk

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Canal Lock

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