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Gargrave Bridge – Higherland Lock loop from Martons Both

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Martons Both

Gargrave Bridge – Higherland Lock loop from Martons Both

Moderate

4.7

(28)

117

hikers

Gargrave Bridge – Higherland Lock loop from Martons Both

03:02

11.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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4.35 km

Gargrave Bridge

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The road bridge over the River Aire south of Gargrave. The Pennine Way national trail crosses here.

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4.44 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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4.46 km

Sally's Ice Cream & Sweet Shop

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Super cute cafe!

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4.77 km

Higherland Lock

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Lots of gates to open and close along the way

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4.79 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

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6.06 km

River Aire

Lake

6.90 km

Canal Towpath Near Lock

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We decided to turn back at this point because there were BIG dark clouds ahead of us.

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7.32 km

Canal Lock

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If you like canal locks this is the place for you...

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9.91 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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the canal bank here loops it's way around hillsides and has great views over the local countryside. The towpath itself is totally flat, but has not been improved so it …

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11.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.04 km

2.56 km

2.38 km

1.98 km

385 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.38 km

2.24 km

1.72 km

894 m

321 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

6°C

64 %

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Gargrave Bridge – Higherland Lock loop from Martons Both

Gargrave Bridge

The Dalesman Café Tea Rooms & Sweet Shop

Sally's Ice Cream & Sweet Shop

Higherland Lock

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Canal Towpath Near Lock

Canal Lock

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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