Aire Valley Towpath
A 16-mile long distance path which follows the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Leeds Granary Wharf and Bingley Five Rise Locks. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SE 298 331
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
Time: 6–8 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
Summary
The Aire Valley Towpath Route utilises the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath from Leeds to Bingley and is suitable for walking and cycling. The route was devised through a partnership between Leeds City Council, Bradford City Council, British Waterways, and Sustrans. The route encompasses both vibrant urban areas and beautiful countryside, taking you on a peaceful route through Leeds and out past Kirkstall Abbey, Bramley Fall, Rodley, Calverley Woods, Apperley Bridge, Buck Wood at Thackley, Shipley, Hirst Wood, Dowley Gap, and the Three and Five Rise Locks at Bingley.