Bingley Five Rise Locks – Canal Towpath loop from Crossflatts

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Bingley Five Rise Locks – Canal Towpath loop from Crossflatts

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Bingley Five Rise Locks – Canal Towpath loop from Crossflatts

01:13

23.3km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.07 km for 13 m

After 1.16 km for 13 m

After 18.4 km for 11 m

After 18.6 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.12 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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1.35 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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7.74 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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12.3 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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13.6 km

Tin Bridge Over the River Aire

Highlight • Bridge

Can be slippy when wet!

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17.5 km

Salts Mill

Highlight • Settlement

17.5 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

Walks, picnics, grab a coffee, visit Salt's Mill. Loads of stuff to do.

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18.5 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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23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

3.81 km

649 m

625 m

385 m

270 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

6.19 km

4.38 km

827 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Bingley Five Rise Locks – Canal Towpath loop from Crossflatts

Five Rise Locks Café

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Canal Towpath

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Tin Bridge Over the River Aire

Salts Mill

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Hirst Lock

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