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Gargrave Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Gargrave

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Gargrave Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Gargrave

Moderate

5.0

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Gargrave Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Gargrave

01:58

31.6km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

598 m

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

2

974 m

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

Tip by

3

990 m

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Highlight • River

4

3.59 km

Climb Out of Gargrave

Highlight • Climb

Decent little Road climb out of Gargrave heading NE

Tip by

5

6.85 km

The Angel at Hetton

Highlight • Restaurant

The Angel at Hetton is a 500 year old inn which has gained a reputation as one of the most delectable dining experiences in the north of England. It is …

Tip by

6

19.7 km

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

The ideal base for any ride into the Dales, Skipton is a 44-minute train journey from Leeds and has plenty going on when you’ve recovered from your day’s riding.

Tip by

7

20.1 km

The Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Great coffee, good for a nose bag & inside bike storage!.....18 Newmarket St, Skipton BD23 2HR

Tip by

8

20.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

28.5 km

Tom Hill Wood

Forest

B

31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

3.71 km

1.95 km

175 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

5.05 km

135 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 8 November

9°C

4°C

48 %

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