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Apperley Bridge Marina – Canal Towpath loop from Woodlesford

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Apperley Bridge Marina – Canal Towpath loop from Woodlesford

Moderate

4.8

(5)

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Apperley Bridge Marina – Canal Towpath loop from Woodlesford

04:08

72.5km

280m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.0 km for 131 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Lemonroyd Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Lemonroyd Marina is a quaint marina situated on the outskirts of Leeds on the Aire and Calder Navigation. It is an ideal place to get closer to the local wildlife, …

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3.35 km

Aire and Calder Navigation Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Great paved cycleway following the Aire and Calver Navigation Path out of Leeds. The path travels all the way from the centre of the city toward Castleford and there are …

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24.5 km

Apperley Bridge Marina

Highlight • River

This marina is situated on the edge of Bradford near the village of Apperley Bridge. It serves as a hub for many boaters and is surrounded by wonderful views of the canal and lush countryside.

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26.5 km

Esholt Sewage Works Basin

Lake

27.0 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Some fun rideable steps and drop-offs next to the canal locks.

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32.1 km

River Aire

Lake

33.1 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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36.6 km

Bingley North Bog

Nature Reserve

42.9 km

Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really wide and quiet section. Be aware this is near a sewage farm and the smell is fairly unpleasant 🤮🤢💩

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66.2 km

Aire and Calder Canal Dam and Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Joining Route 67 and then the Trans Pennine trail pathways can be muddy and wet in places but a great ride.

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66.4 km

Knostrop Lock Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive bridge, passed over it on a recent ride from Bingley 5 rise lock to Wakefield.

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72.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

27.4 km

3.78 km

1.26 km

285 m

182 m

141 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

26.9 km

5.11 km

3.38 km

223 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 15 June

21°C

10°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Apperley Bridge Marina – Canal Towpath loop from Woodlesford

Lemonroyd Marina

Aire and Calder Navigation Cycleway

Apperley Bridge Marina

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Hirst Lock

Canal Towpath

Aire and Calder Canal Dam and Pedestrian Bridge

Knostrop Lock Bridge

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