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Greenberfield Locks – Higherland Lock loop from Nelson

Greenberfield Locks – Higherland Lock loop from Nelson

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Greenberfield Locks – Higherland Lock loop from Nelson

03:07

67.5km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 13.6 km for 188 m

After 51.7 km for 2.09 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.18 km

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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This is a mile-long tunnel locates on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It is the longest tunnel on the canal and due to its narrow design boats would once be …

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13.7 km

Greenberfield Locks

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Originally a three-rise lock, Greenberfield Locks were adapted to three separate single locks in 1820. Above the second lock, you'll spot an old limekiln. Lime used to be carried between …

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20.7 km

Flowing Lanes from Little Stainton to Gargrave

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This is a great, quiet lane and is best ridden from West to East where is its very gently down hill for a number of KM, allowing you to build …

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25.5 km

The Dalesman Café Tea Rooms & Sweet Shop

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

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25.6 km

Fish and Chips Takeaway

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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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33.3 km

River Aire

Lake

33.9 km

Airton Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Terrific cafe stop with great views and a place to lock your bikes outside. Popular with hikers and cyclists as well as drivers !

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41.7 km

Higherland Lock

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Lots of gates to open and close along the way

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51.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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A section of the Pennine Cycleway (NCN 68) that follows the tow path of the Leeds Liverpool canal making a nice change to have some flat terrain after all the …

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67.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

9.70 km

2.59 km

2.54 km

931 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.5 km

3.42 km

2.20 km

320 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

24°C

12°C

9 %

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Greenberfield Locks – Higherland Lock loop from Nelson

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Greenberfield Locks

Flowing Lanes from Little Stainton to Gargrave

The Dalesman Café Tea Rooms & Sweet Shop

Fish and Chips Takeaway

Airton Farm Shop

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