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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber

The Rodley Barge – Dark Arches, Granary Wharf loop from Apperley Bridge

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber

The Rodley Barge – Dark Arches, Granary Wharf loop from Apperley Bridge

Moderate

5

riders

The Rodley Barge – Dark Arches, Granary Wharf loop from Apperley Bridge

02:31

40.8km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.4 km for 237 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

725 m

Apperley Bridge and Canal Marina

Highlight • Settlement

Named for the old bridge across the River Aire, Apperley Bridge is a village on the city boundaries of Leeds and Bradford. The canal marina is a vibrant spot, whilst …

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2

1.12 km

Calverley Cutting

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Steep and rough descent with dramatic rock faces either side. Look out for the owl rock carving on your left as you descend.

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3

11.7 km

Rodley Canal Little Free Library

Highlight • Structure

Situated on the side of the canal at Rodley a beautiful book case. Hand painted with fish and birds.
You can exchange books sit a while and enjoy the day

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4

11.8 km

The Rodley Barge

Highlight • River

It would have been rude not to lol
Outdoor seat on the canal side ahhhh

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5

20.9 km

Graffiti Tunnel Art, Leeds

Highlight • Monument

Love some of the art work however the reflection off the roof of the tunnel onto the water makes it look like you can walk across them to the other side WOW

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6

21.8 km

And we made it—phew!

Highlight • Monument

Finally at the other 127 mile marker. This one just before Granary Wharfs Leeds. It was good to get here Whoop Whoop Whoop

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7

22.4 km

Dark Arches, Granary Wharf

Highlight • Structure

Take a ride under the dark arches below Leeds Railway Station

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8

22.9 km

Coming off the canal in Leeds to ride through the Dark Arches

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B

40.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

9.18 km

7.20 km

1.73 km

1.25 km

996 m

120 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

6.46 km

1.02 km

793 m

520 m

155 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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