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North West England

Canal Lock with Bench – Gargrave Bridge loop from Colne

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Canal Lock with Bench – Gargrave Bridge loop from Colne

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5.0

(5)

37

riders

Canal Lock with Bench – Gargrave Bridge loop from Colne

02:55

46.5km

450m

Cycling

Hard 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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.2 km for 107 m

After 22.7 km for 107 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.20 km

Flooded Road to Alkincoats

Highlight • Natural

the only place in time!

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2

10.6 km

Canal Towpath Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

Great chance to try out your tekkerz on the way down to the canal tow path

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3

14.3 km

Gate at South End of Farm Track

Highlight • Rest Area

The gate wasn't locked but it was so firmly wedged we couldn't open it and had to lift bikes over and then climb it. The diversion off Gledstone Road through …

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4

19.2 km

Gravel Path Near Green Hills

Highlight • Trail

5

21.3 km

Canal Lock with Bench

Highlight • River

There's a bench to rest on

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6

22.5 km

Stone Bridges on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Decent canal towpath through the heard of the Forest of Bowland

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7

24.3 km

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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8

29.6 km

Descent into Gargrave

Highlight • Climb

You need the wind behind you for an effortless coast to the pub.

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B

46.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

6.39 km

4.77 km

1.23 km

896 m

307 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

5.62 km

683 m

292 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

68 %

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