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

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

Moderate

4.6

(5)

riders

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

02:56

39.3km

560m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.5 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.79 km

Great Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of a long haul up from likely but worth it

Tip by

10.6 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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14.6 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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14.8 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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19.6 km

Shipley Glen

Forest

31.9 km

Singletrack Descent Near Communication Tower

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Open felled area exposed in bad weather. Fun even if wet!

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33.5 km

High Moor Woods Technical Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

This is a fab technical track through High Moor woods featuring berms and flowy craters.

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34.3 km

Bridleway Across Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Trail

Great way to connect an offroad ride to either side of Ilkley Moor. If you dont mind riding on some sections of tarmac it can be used to link together some great trails in the area.

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36.0 km