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Skipton Moor Cairns – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Silsden

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Silsden

Skipton Moor Cairns – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Silsden

Hard

28

runners

Skipton Moor Cairns – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Silsden

04:55

44.5km

540m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 14.7 km for 20 m

After 30.6 km for 13 m

After 30.7 km for 13 m

After 31.2 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.80 km

Skipton Moor Cairns

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the trig point at 373m on Skipton Moor. Skipton is to the northwest and the Yorkshire Dales National Park stretches away to the north. Look south down the Pennines.

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7.94 km

Shale Plantation

Forest

3

10.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

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4

14.6 km

Polish Airmen Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

There are two Memorials on this part of the canal. A cross along the tow path which was the crash site of a Wellington bomber where Seven airmen lost their …

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5

17.3 km

Kildwick Church Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to see some vibrant colour coming through

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6

17.7 km

Kildwick to Silsden Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This West & North Yorks section of the Leeds Liverpool Canal Tow Path is a muddy slipfest when when wet. East of Silsden is a good Surface. West & North …

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7

30.6 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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8

30.8 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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9

32.4 km

Ireland Bridge, Bingley

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent views from Ireland Bridge. If it is rainy it could be a bit slippery.

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38.4 km

River Aire

Lake

B

44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

5.01 km

3.78 km

3.24 km

2.13 km

1.68 km

641 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

8.05 km

6.53 km

5.31 km

2.07 km

1.55 km

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 9 July

31°C

16°C

20 %

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