Gargrave Bridge – Higherland Lock loop from Martons Both

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Gargrave Bridge – Higherland Lock loop from Martons Both

Moderate

4.7

(29)

120

hikers

Gargrave Bridge – Higherland Lock loop from Martons Both

03:02

11.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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4.35 km

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

The road bridge over the River Aire south of Gargrave. The Pennine Way national trail crosses here.

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4.44 km

The Dalesman Café Tea Rooms & Sweet Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely open fire, good food, plenty of sweets for the ride home

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4.47 km

Sally's Ice Cream & Sweet Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Super cute cafe!

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4.77 km

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

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4.79 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

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6.06 km

River Aire

Lake

6.90 km

Canal Towpath Near Lock

Highlight • River

We decided to turn back at this point because there were BIG dark clouds ahead of us.

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7.32 km

Canal Lock

Highlight • Bridge

If you like canal locks this is the place for you...

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9.91 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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the canal bank here loops it's way around hillsides and has great views over the local countryside. The towpath itself is totally flat, but has not been improved so it …

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11.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

3.82 km

1.98 km

385 m

372 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

2.02 km

1.57 km

1.46 km

1.33 km

306 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

69 %

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Comments

July 23, 2022,Gargrave to East Marton Circular Hike

A fairly easy 7.5 miles loop from the pretty village of Gargrave. Taking in field tracks, woodland and a canal towpath return. Lovely valley views and local architecture. Plenty of free car parking at the start point and free toilets on the main road. Lots of shops in Gargrave to re-energise.