Airedale Greenway Explorer

At just under 12 miles, this ride meanders from Roberts Park, Saltaire, along woodland tracks and quiet urban roads before joining the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath at the famous Bingley Five Rise Locks to head west to the 17th century manor house East Riddlesden Hall, owned by the National Trust.  Predominantly on canal towpaths, this ride will suit families looking to discover the gems of the Airedale Valley. Industrial history abounds in the area, with philanthropic industrialist Titus Salt's wonderful Saltaire one of the main attractions.  The engineering marvel of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is also a sight to behold, with the famous Five Rise Locks at Bingley being a great photo opportunity. Built in 1774, the lock staircase is the steepest in the country, lifting narrowboats nearly 60ft over its 320ft length. However, the ride, unlike the locks, is mostly flat so you can concentrate on enjoying the sights, not gasping for breath! For more information on East Riddlesden Hall please click on the link below http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-riddlesden-hall/ If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour. © National Trust Images / Arnhel De Serra This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 696. To find out more about the NCN and other great places to cycle near you everyday, go to the Sustrans website (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/national-cycle-network).