Bingley Five Rise Locks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Kirkstall Forge

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Bingley Five Rise Locks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Kirkstall Forge

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Bingley Five Rise Locks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Kirkstall Forge

03:20

55.9km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.4 km for 53 m

After 43.3 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.56 km

Gravel Path Along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a super fun and scenic section of gravel that runs alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Shipley and Leeds.

Tip by

7.50 km

Apperley Bridge Marina

Highlight • River

This marina is situated on the edge of Bradford near the village of Apperley Bridge. It serves as a hub for many boaters and is surrounded by wonderful views of the canal and lush countryside.

Tip by

9.45 km

Esholt Sewage Works Basin

Lake

10.0 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Some fun rideable steps and drop-offs next to the canal locks.

Tip by

15.0 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

19.3 km

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 into the next loch.
Built in 1774 it's a major feet of engineering and requires regular maintenance. It's a complicated procedure to get a boat all the way up or down so a permanent lock keeper is employed to help.
The structure is grade 1 listed.

Tip by

22.4 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Can get very busy. It is an excellent way to get down the valley without using road.

Tip by

31.4 km

Mill Ghyll

Forest

33.1 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

From Ilkley the climb is steady with one steep section towards to the top. Keep something back for that otherwise it’s tough.

Tip by

33.5 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

Highlight • Climb

There is a pub and a cafe, it's a great climb (or descent) but also has fantastic walking routes at the top!

Tip by

43.3 km

Springfield Wood

Forest

55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

19.1 km

5.69 km

2.71 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

11.9 km

7.35 km

6.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Bingley Five Rise Locks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Kirkstall Forge

Gravel Path Along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Apperley Bridge Marina

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Saltaire World Heritage Site