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Shipley Glen Woodland Trail – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Saltaire

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Shipley

Shipley Glen Woodland Trail – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Saltaire

Hard

3

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Shipley Glen Woodland Trail – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Saltaire

08:12

29.0km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 20.1 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.81 km

Shipley Glen Woodland Trail

Highlight • Forest

I thoroughly enjoyed walking through the beautiful woodland of Shipley Glen as I followed the Dales High Way long distance trail from Saltaire towards Ilkley. I've read that 3 different species of woodpecker can be found here.

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2

8.74 km

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twelve Apostles is a beautiful stone circle in an atmospheric setting on Ilkley Moor. The stone circle dates to the Bronze Age (3000-1200 BC) and would have served a …

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3

10.9 km

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Highlight • Historical Site

This spa bath, believed to have been built around 1700, was a key part of Ilkley's establishment as a desirable spa town. Today, visitors can still take a dip in …

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12.0 km

Mill Ghyll

Forest

12.7 km

The Riddings

Forest

6

15.0 km

Cowper's Cross

Highlight • Monument

My children delighted at finding 10p on the top of Cowpers Cross. Well it was 40 years ago. Now I always leave a couple of pounds there just to let some child have that same delight

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7

24.2 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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8

24.6 km

Bingley Three Rise Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

9

26.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Trail

There is work being done to tarmac this section of the footpath.

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10

27.6 km

Hirst Weir

Highlight • Structure

If you are quiet you can watch the king fishers around here.

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

6.28 km

4.73 km

1.35 km

847 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.59 km

5.07 km

2.85 km

2.70 km

1.61 km

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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16°C

10 %

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