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

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Shipley

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

Moderate

5.0

(2)

34

riders

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

02:26

33.1km

150m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.3 km for 171 m

After 27.5 km for 180 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.72 km

Salts Mill and Saltaire United Reformed Church

Highlight • Monument

The Church was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1859 to serve his staff who worked at the Mill within the village of Saltaire, now a world heritage site. The building is a unique example of Italianate religious architecture.

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2

1.74 km

Nice place for a drink and something to eat

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3

1.83 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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4

2.78 km

Hirst Lock

Highlight • Structure

Nice place to set off from with car park
There is also a lovely nature walk across the road.
You can cycle though the woods can be a bit muddy

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5

6.35 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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6

6.58 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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7

21.8 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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8

32.5 km

It is great looking for these along the canal

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B

33.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

2.81 km

2.05 km

1.19 km

1.02 km

482 m

146 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

3.36 km

2.09 km

1.70 km

574 m

< 100 m

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