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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

Running trails & routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

Moderate

5.0

(1)

30

runners

Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

00:50

8.09km

10m

Running

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 6.55 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.41 km

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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Tip by

2

4.75 km

Bench With a View of the Selby Canal

Highlight • River

Nice rest bench on the Selby Canal

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3

5.04 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

5.37 km

Selby Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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) …

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5

6.41 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 …

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6

6.58 km

Selby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

7

7.36 km

Cogs and Coffee Café

Highlight • Cafe

B

8.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

2.23 km

1.52 km

1.49 km

320 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.50 km

1.27 km

811 m

370 m

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

10°C

96 %

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