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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

Easy

2.8

(4)

28

hikers

Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

01:43

6.82km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 6.07 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

418 m

Cogs and Coffee Café

Highlight • Cafe

2

3.93 km

Picnic area at Brayton Bridge on the Selby Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area on the Selby Canal next to Brayton Bridge

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

4.27 km

Bench With a View of the Selby Canal

Highlight • River

Nice rest bench on the Selby Canal

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Tip by

4

4.56 km

Selby Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Easy path alongside the Selby Canal, a historic waterway connecting the River Ouse at Selby to the River Aire in Chapel Haddlesey.

Tip by

5

4.89 km

Selby Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Selby canal was opened in 1778 to provide a bypass to the lower River Aire and connect boats with the River Ouse at Selby. It's only 6 miles (10 km) …

Tip by

6

5.93 km

Selby Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The 6-mile long Selby Canal was opened in 1778 as the Industrial Revolution began to make way in the UK. The canal was used to transport goods, especially to York …

Tip by

7

6.10 km

Selby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

B

6.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

1.77 km

1.10 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

1.50 km

928 m

719 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

20 %

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