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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Selby Canal – Selby Canal Towpath loop from Selby

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Selby Canal – Selby Canal Towpath loop from Selby

Easy

16

hikers

Selby Canal – Selby Canal Towpath loop from Selby

01:36

6.37km

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.39 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.31 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) …

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2

1.64 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.

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3

1.93 km

Bench With a View of the Selby Canal

Highlight • River

Nice rest bench on the Selby Canal

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4

2.27 km

Picnic area at Brayton Bridge on the Selby Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area on the Selby Canal next to Brayton Bridge

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5

5.37 km

Selby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

6

6.27 km

Selby Park — bowling green, mini-golf and outdoor fitness area

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice little park just south of Selby Abbey.

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6.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

2.32 km

321 m

266 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.95 km

1.29 km

446 m

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Friday 26 June

29°C

16°C

47 %

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