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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

Hard

21

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

03:54

61.0km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 343 m for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.74 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

Walks, picnics, grab a coffee, visit Salt's Mill. Loads of stuff to do.

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2

3.83 km

The Boathouse Café, Saltaire

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a drink and something to eat

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3

3.99 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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4

4.40 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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5

7.26 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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7.71 km

River Aire

Lake

7

10.1 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

56.5 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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9

56.7 km

Navvies Ark Barge at Hirst Lock

Highlight • River

A quirky look barge on the Leeds Liverpool canal.

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B

61.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

15.6 km

7.31 km

7.05 km

5.91 km

224 m

210 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

10.0 km

3.50 km

2.33 km

625 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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