Trail Running Planet · Aire Valley · Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Skipton to Saltaire Along the Canal
Zero metres of climbing over 25.6km means this is pure running, not hill work - a good route for working on pace and distance without terrain getting in the way.
Distance
25.6 km
Descent
30 m
Max elevation
107 m
Route type
Point to point
Est. time
2h 45m – 3h 40m
Grade
Very Hard
Navigation
waymarked
Parking
BD23 1AH
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A flat, fast point-to-point run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Skipton to Saltaire, finishing in the UNESCO World Heritage village. 25.6km, no meaningful climbing, on a well-maintained towpath throughout.
Hazards & notes
The towpath is shared with cyclists and anglers, and gets busy near Saltaire - keep your pace sensible through built-up sections. Take care near lock gates and the canal edge, especially in low light.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/aire-valley/leeds-liverpool-canal/skipton-to-saltaire-along-the-canal
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