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Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

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Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

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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: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.07 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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418 m

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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4.27 km

Bench With a View of the Selby Canal

Highlight • River

Nice rest bench on the Selby Canal

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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.

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4.89 km

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) long and includes two locks.
Nowadays it's managed by the Canal and River Trust and provides a peaceful walking route out of the town.

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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 nearby. Since 1985 the canal has been user by pleasure boaters on canal holidays.

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6.10 km

Selby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

23°C

14°C

16 %

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Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

Cogs and Coffee Café

Picnic area at Brayton Bridge on the Selby Canal

Bench With a View of the Selby Canal

Selby Canal Towpath

Selby Canal

Selby Canal

Selby Abbey

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