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Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

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Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

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runners

Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

00:50

8.09km

Running

Moderate run. 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 7, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.55 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.41 km

Picnic area at Brayton Bridge on the Selby Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area on the Selby Canal next to Brayton Bridge

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4.75 km

Bench With a View of the Selby Canal

Highlight • River

Nice rest bench on the Selby Canal

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5.04 km

Selby Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Easy path alongside the Selby Canal, a historic waterway connecting the River Ouse at Selby to the River Aire in Chapel Haddlesey.

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5.37 km

Selby Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Selby canal was opened in 1778 to provide a bypass to the lower River Aire and connect boats with the River Ouse at Selby. It's only 6 miles (10 km) …

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6.41 km

Selby Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The 6-mile long Selby Canal was opened in 1778 as the Industrial Revolution began to make way in the UK. The canal was used to transport goods, especially to York …

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6.58 km

Selby Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

7.36 km

Cogs and Coffee Café

Highlight • Cafe

8.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

2.23 km

1.52 km

1.49 km

320 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.50 km

1.27 km

811 m

371 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 July

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Selby Canal Towpath – Selby Canal loop from Selby

Picnic area at Brayton Bridge on the Selby Canal

Bench With a View of the Selby Canal

Selby Canal Towpath

Selby Canal

Selby Canal

Selby Abbey

Cogs and Coffee Café

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