Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Higherland Lock loop from Cononley

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Higherland Lock loop from Cononley

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Higherland Lock loop from Cononley

01:39

26.3km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.3 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.56 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

14.0 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Highlight • River

14.0 km

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

Tip by

14.3 km

Fish and Chips Takeaway

Highlight • Restaurant

Rode past whilst on a 400km audax, the smell lured me in, glad I stopped, chips were fantastic and I felt much better afterwards with a full belly.

Tip by

14.6 km

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

17.9 km

Tom Hill Wood

Forest

22.3 km

Carleton Village Mill Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Restock your supplies here

Tip by

26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

4.86 km

3.84 km

1.79 km

474 m

177 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

5.30 km

3.66 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

0 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Higherland Lock loop from Cononley

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Higherland Lock

Fish and Chips Takeaway

Gargrave Bridge

Carleton Village Mill Tower

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