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Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Skipton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Skipton

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Skipton

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Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Skipton

04:16

69.4km

630m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.9 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.69 km

Polish Airmen Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

There are two Memorials on this part of the canal. A cross along the tow path which was the crash site of a Wellington bomber where Seven airmen lost their lives. Then this beautiful tribute on the other side of the canal over the swing bridge

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7.50 km

River Aire

Lake

22.3 km

Bridge Bakery & Barista

Highlight • Cafe

This great little cafe is a gem. Daily fresh baked goods are delivered from an Otley bakery and pies from an Otley butchers, coupled with good coffee and a friendly service!

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25.6 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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25.8 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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38.0 km

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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38.6 km

River Wharfe

Lake

39.0 km

Tittybottle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tittybottle park, formerly Manor Parade Gardens, is the smallest park in Otley. A slim stretch of greenery alongside the river Wharfe, with plenty seating to watch the ducks and boats go by, ideally with some fish and chips.

The park got became known as Titttybottle park after its popularity with mother's who would be found seated, feeding their babies.

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45.3 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

46.5 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

49.9 km

The Old Bridge

Highlight • Other

65.0 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

68.8 km

The Woolly Sheep Inn

Highlight • Pub

We had a lovely meal here, it was the starter camembert baked cheese with Garlick bread. I'm sure i had the whole loaf lol
Staff are really nice filled my bottle for the return journey and put ice in it.

Tip by

69.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

17.5 km

9.31 km

3.41 km

1.32 km

898 m

Surfaces

63.8 km

3.41 km

986 m

898 m

154 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

5°C

27 %

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Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Skipton

Polish Airmen Memorial

Bridge Bakery & Barista

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Otley Town Centre

Tittybottle Park

The Old Bridge

The Woolly Sheep Inn

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