When was the towpath closed?
The towpath is now reopened!
Work is complete and the portion of towpath has now been tarmacked. Work happened between September 18th and finished November 10th 2023.
Some pictures of the finished work
This section of towpath is near Five Rise Locks
This section of towpath is near Sleningford Road
What happened during the work on the nearby towpath?
A section of the towpath leading to the Five Rise Locks will be closed this Autumn to allow for essential repairs. Over the years the state of the canal bank and towpath have deteriorated and these are essential upgrade works. As a result, the towpath will be closed between Airedale Boat Club Swing Bridge and Bingley 5 Rise Swing Bridge.
A diversion will be put in place for all towpath users over the duration of the work. Only boaters moored at the work site will be allowed access.
For more information, consult the Canal & River Trust notice bulletin about this closure
Mooring area along the Leeds and Liverpool canal at Crossflatts near the Five Rise Locks
Which walking routes are likely to be affected?
We have walks on the website affected by this closure and when possible we have now added this temporary diversion in the description.
| Walk Title | Which section affected? |
|---|---|
| The Bingley Five Rise Locks Family Walk | From Airedale Boat Club Swing Bridge to Bingley 5 Rise Swing Bridge |
| Crossflatts - A Sir Fred Hoyle Walk | From Airedale Boat Club Swing Bridge to Bingley 5 Rise Swing Bridge |
| The Welcome Way Bingley Loop | From Airedale Boat Club Swing Bridge to Bingley 5 Rise Swing Bridge (both ways) |
| Ilkley Moor Walk | From Bingley 5 Rise Swing Bridge to Airedale Boat Club Swing Bridge |
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