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Higherland Lock – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Skipton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Skipton

Higherland Lock – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Skipton

Easy

5.0

(3)

riders

Higherland Lock – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Skipton

01:26

24.4km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 107 m

After 20.8 km for 54 m

After 20.9 km for 75 m

After 21.9 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.63 km

Shop

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

7.71 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock Near Skipton

Highlight • Structure

Travelled to Skipton many times so decided to start at Skipton towards Barnoldswick very nice track along the canal

Tip by

9.04 km

Higherland Lock

Highlight • Structure

Lots of gates to open and close along the way

Tip by

10.3 km

River Aire

Lake

20.8 km

Boat House Pub

Highlight • Other

21.0 km

Freddie Trueman Statue by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Monument

Could be more graceful but fun anyway

Plus another Freddie brilliant Yorkshire Cricketer Trueman

Tip by

21.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

23.2 km

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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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.65 km

2.84 km

2.57 km

700 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

5.62 km

642 m

537 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Higherland Lock – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Skipton

Shop

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock Near Skipton

Higherland Lock

Boat House Pub

Freddie Trueman Statue by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

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