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Stirton With Thorlby

Higherland Lock – Gargrave Bridge loop from Skipton

Easy

5.0

(3)

65

riders

Higherland Lock – Gargrave Bridge loop from Skipton

00:52

14.1km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.24 km for 8 m

After 8.90 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.26 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock Near Skipton

Highlight • Structure

Travelled to Skipton many times so decided to start at Skipton towards Barnoldswick very nice track along the canal

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3

6.62 km

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

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4

6.93 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.

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5

7.09 km

Super cute cafe!

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6

7.15 km

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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7

7.25 km

Lovely open fire, good food, plenty of sweets for the ride home

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B

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

2.11 km

1.61 km

614 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

65 %

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