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Yorkshire And The Humber

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Wilsden

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Wilsden

Moderate

4.7

(3)

45

riders

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Wilsden

02:51

44.7km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.4 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

6.74 km

Hirst Lock

Highlight • Structure

Nice place to set off from with car park
There is also a lovely nature walk across the road.
You can cycle though the woods can be a bit muddy

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2

8.02 km

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire

Highlight • Cafe

World Heritage Site. Amazing history, architecture, cafes, art. The full nine yards. Go visit.

Tip by

3

8.42 km

Tambourine Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

If you're heading north from Bradford towards the Ilkley area then stop in at the Tambourine on your way back. Great for rewarding grub after some tough climbs!

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4

11.3 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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5

13.8 km

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

This set of five rises is the steepest set in the country. The stepped loch means that it's a continuous flight with no holding ponds between lochs, each gate opens …

Tip by

6

14.0 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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18.4 km

River Aire

Lake

41.5 km

Birkey Bank Wood

Forest

B

44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

13.2 km

4.77 km

1.98 km

1.57 km

374 m

142 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

3.50 km

2.15 km

435 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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