Bingley Five Rise Locks
Bingley Five Rise Lock staircase is the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool canal. It is situated about half a mile north of Bingley Railway Station, about 17 miles north west of Leeds and 12 miles south east of Skipton.
The locks open directly from one to another, with the top gate of one forming the bottom gate for the next.
The Bingley Five Rise Lock was opened in 1774 and has a total fall of 60 feet.
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Prices
Free entry
Open all the time
Contact
Bradford Tourist Information CentreTel: 01274 434678
enquiries.yorkshire@britishwaterways.co.uk
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Hotels and B&Bs
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Camping & TouringVenue
Bingley Five Rise LocksBeck Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4DT
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SE 107400
By Road:
The Locks are located just off Beck Lane, just outside the centre of Bingley. Brown signs indicate the route. Street parking is available.
By Public Transport:
Nearest train station: Bingley Railway Station
Nearest bus station: Bingley Bus Station
Parking : free
Nearest station : 1 mile from Bingley station
Amenites are all to be found in the cafe which is situated at the top of the locks.
