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Bingley Five Rise Locks
Industrial Heritage, free entry
Address
Beck Lane,
Bingley,
West Yorkshire,
BD16 4DS
Details
Bingley Five Rise Lock staircase, the steepest lock staircase in Britain, 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. The locks are a Grade 1 listed structure and have been awarded a Red Wheel plaque by the Transport Trust.
Amenites are all to be found in the cafe which is situated at the top of the locks.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Also see
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Location
Directions
Map reference: SE 107400 Lat: 53.85653 Long: -1.83784
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
Facilities
Disabled toilets
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Amenites are all to be found in the cafe which is situated at the top of the locks.