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Bingley Five Rise Locks – Druids' Altar loop from Silsden

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bingley Five Rise Locks – Druids' Altar loop from Silsden

Hard

7

runners

Bingley Five Rise Locks – Druids' Altar loop from Silsden

04:56

44.3km

600m

Running

Hard run. 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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 15.1 km for 20 m

After 31.0 km for 13 m

After 31.1 km for 13 m

After 31.6 km for 14 m

After 39.0 km for 12 m

After 42.5 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.80 km

Skipton Moor Cairns

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the trig point at 373m on Skipton Moor. Skipton is to the northwest and the Yorkshire Dales National Park stretches away to the north. Look south down the Pennines.

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8.33 km

Shale Plantation

Forest

3

10.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

4

15.0 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 …

Tip by

5

18.1 km

Kildwick to Silsden Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Recently resurfaced!!!! :-) :-)

Tip by

6

31.0 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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7

31.2 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 …

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8

32.8 km

Ireland Bridge, Bingley

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent views from Ireland Bridge. If it is rainy it could be a bit slippery.

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9

34.3 km

Druids' Altar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Recommended backpack with water and some snacks. Also boots because it gets muddy

Tip by

38.2 km

River Aire

Lake

41.3 km

Alder Carr Wood

Forest

B

44.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

6.86 km

3.35 km

2.89 km

2.63 km

1.78 km

622 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

8.74 km

6.82 km

4.79 km

4.07 km

2.03 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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