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Yorkshire And The Humber
Skipton

Salts Mill – Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire loop from Skipton

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Skipton

Salts Mill – Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire loop from Skipton

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Salts Mill – Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire loop from Skipton

03:19

55.8km

390m

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: February 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.19 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

652 m

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

The ideal base for any ride into the Dales, Skipton is a 44-minute train journey from Leeds and has plenty going on when you’ve recovered from your day’s riding.

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2

1.05 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

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3

5.24 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 …

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4

7.84 km

Kildwick Church Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to see some vibrant colour coming through

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8.21 km

River Aire

Lake

6

25.2 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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7

28.1 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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8

28.7 km

Salts Mill

Highlight • Settlement

9

28.9 km

Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire

Highlight • Cafe

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

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B

55.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

16.0 km

14.2 km

3.82 km

562 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

3.32 km

544 m

177 m

109 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

2°C

24 %

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