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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Skipton loop from Gargrave

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United Kingdom

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Gargrave

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Skipton loop from Gargrave

Moderate

4.9

(14)

hikers

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Skipton loop from Gargrave

04:34

18.0km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 7.95 km for 9 m

After 8.23 km for 13 m

After 9.81 km for 13 m

After 10.1 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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28 m

Sally's Ice Cream & Sweet Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Super cute cafe!

Tip by

339 m

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Highlight • River

355 m

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

Tip by

8.64 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

9.11 km

Skipton

Highlight • Religious Site

Skipton is known as the Gateway to the Dales and makes for an excellent base for all manner of outdoor adventures. The 1,000-year-old Skipton Castle and its woods are a …

Tip by

9.19 km

Two Doors Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice, friendly pub, good jam session Sunday nights. Good beer and dog-friendly.

Tip by

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

1.22 km

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

1.34 km

554 m

480 m

110 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Skipton loop from Gargrave

Sally's Ice Cream & Sweet Shop

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Higherland Lock

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Skipton

Two Doors Inn

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