Polish Airmen Memorial – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Glusburn and Cross Hills

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Polish Airmen Memorial – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Glusburn and Cross Hills

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Polish Airmen Memorial – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Glusburn and Cross Hills

00:56

16.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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After 5.98 km for 101 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 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 lives. Then this beautiful tribute on the other side of the canal over the swing bridge

Tip by

5.72 km

Cows by the Water

Highlight • River

7.96 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

14.8 km

Kildwick Church Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to see some vibrant colour coming through

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

2.26 km

650 m

290 m

130 m

101 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

531 m

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Sunday 8 November

9°C

4°C

47 %

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Polish Airmen Memorial – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Glusburn and Cross Hills

Polish Airmen Memorial

Cows by the Water

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Kildwick Church Bridge

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