Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Salts Mill loop from Shipley

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Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Salts Mill loop from Shipley

Hard

4.0

(2)

144

riders

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Salts Mill loop from Shipley

02:57

36.0km

520m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.43 km for 171 m

After 23.3 km for 185 m

After 30.4 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Tambourine Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

If you're heading north from Bradford towards the Ilkley area then stop in at the Tambourine on your way back. Great for rewarding grub after some tough climbs!

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2.06 km

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire

Highlight • Cafe

World Heritage Site. Amazing history, architecture, cafes, art. The full nine yards. Go visit.

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2.23 km

The Boathouse Café, Saltaire

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a drink and something to eat

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2.27 km

Salts Mill

Highlight • Settlement

2.32 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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3.03 km

Navvies Ark Barge at Hirst Lock

Highlight • River

A quirky look barge on the Leeds Liverpool canal.

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3.26 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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6.90 km

Alter Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A challenging climb suitable for a gravel bike or mountain bike. Steep enough to make you grimace in places, it goes on and on! Spits you out at the top …

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