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Canal Boat Routes from Silsden
On the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
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Routes from Silsden
3 & 4 Night Short Breaks
3 Nights - Skipton, Gargrave & back
3 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route details:
- 23 Miles
- 6 locks
- 12.5 hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the village of Kildwick, Skipton Castle, the village of Bradley and Gargrave, gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
3 Nights - Bingley, Saltaire & back
3 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route details:
- 18 Miles
- 22 Locks
- 13.5 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Bingley Five Rise Locks, East Riddlesden Hall, Salts Mill and the UNESCO World Heritage town of Saltaire.
4 Nights - East Marton & back
4 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route details:
- 32 Miles
- 24 Locks
- 19 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the White Lion pub at Kildwick, Skipton Castle, Gargrave gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Bank Newton and views across the Pennines and the Abbot’s Harbour Restaurant at East Marton.
1 Week Holidays
1 Week - Barnoldswick & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route Details:
- 38 Miles
- 30 Locks
- 22 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the White Lion at Kildwick, the valley of the River Aire, the Bay Horse pub at Snaygill, Skipton Castle, Gargrave gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Bank Newton Locks taking you up onto the Pennines and medieval East Marton.
1 Week - Foulridge Tunnel & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route Details:
- 48 Miles
- 30 Locks
- 24 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the White Lion at Kildwick, the valley of the River Aire, the Bay Horse pub at Snaygill, Skipton Castle, Gargrave gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Bank Newton Locks taking you up onto the Pennines, medieval East Marton, the Anchor Inn at Salterforth, Foulridge Wharf and Foulridge Tunnel.
1 Week - Apperley Bridge & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route Details:
- 27 Miles
- 32 Locks
- 20.5 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Bingley Five Rise locks, East Riddlestone Hall, Salts Mill in the UNESCO World Heritage town Saltaire and the Stansfield and Dog & Gun pubs at Apperley Bridge.
1 Week - Leeds & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route Details:
- 44 Miles
- 54 Locks
- 32 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Bingley Five Rise locks, East Riddlestone Hall, Salts Mill in the UNESCO World Heritage town Saltaire, the Stansfield and Dog & Gun pubs at Apperley Bridge, the Rodley Barge pub at Rodley, the Abbey Inn at Newlay, Cistercian Abbey ruins and Abbey House Museum at Kirkstall and the Royal Armouries Museum at Leeds Dock.
10 Night & 2 Week Holidays
10 Nights - Burnley & back
11 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route Details:
- 63 Miles
- 44 Locks
- 32 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the White Lion at Kildwick, the valley of the River Aire, the Bay Horse pub at Snaygill, Skipton Castle, Gargrave gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Bank Newton Locks taking you up onto the Pennines, medieval East Marton, the Anchor Inn at Salterforth, Foulridge Wharf, Foulridge Tunnel, Barrowford, Forest of Bowland, Burnley Embankment and The Inn on the Wharf in Burnley.
2 Weeks - Wigan & back
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Route Details:
- 135 miles
- 72 locks
- 60 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Gannow Tunnel, Hapton Inn, canopied wharves at Eanam and The Prince of Wales pub.
2 Weeks - Sowerby Bridge & back
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Route Details:
- 123 miles
- 132 locks
- 75 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Castleford, The Boat Inn, The Anchor pub, the waterside Hepworth Wakefield Gallery and historic market town in Calderdale
Narrowboat Holidays on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from Silsden
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal is a stunning waterway that weaves through the diverse landscapes of Northern England.
Spanning over 127 miles, it is the longest canal in Britain, connecting the vibrant city of Leeds with the historic port of Liverpool.
Whether you’re gliding along its peaceful waters by narrowboat or exploring its scenic towpaths on foot, the canal offers a unique escape that blends history, culture, and natural beauty.
Built in the late 18th century, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is a masterpiece of British engineering and a vital part of the nation’s industrial history.
Along its route, you’ll find iconic landmarks such as the Bingley Five Rise Locks, one of the most impressive lock flights in the country, and the striking Burnley Embankment, known locally as the “Straight Mile.”
Each stretch of the canal tells a story of the determination and ingenuity that shaped the region.
