Cycling near Skipton
It’s easy to get on your bike in Yorkshire. The West Yorkshire Cycle Route passes close by the River Aire and is suitable for all levels of cyclists – serious and leisure. The towpath of the Calder & Hebble Navigation forms part of the Calder Valley Cycleway and cycling along the towpath of the Selby Canal is a real joy. Part of the Trans Pennine Trail runs alongside Yorkshire’s River Ouse.
Cycling routes
Unfortunately we don’t currently have any information on cycling routes near Skipton.
If you know of any, please tell us by emailing feedback@waterscape.com. We’re always happy to add information to waterscape.com.
Towpath Stoppages
Restriction: Lock 56 Bancroft Gardens
Associated Regional Office: BW West MidlandsTowpath has been closed
Update (15 August 2008): Please note the change of date for this stoppage.
Stratford District Council have extended the works until December.
Works are continuing around the basin at Bancroft Gardens. This is to allow Stratford District Council to remove the lock bridge and prepare the groundwork for the new bridge as part of the gardens renovation project. This will be ongoing until August 2008.
Access to the Lock. Boaters are reminded that formal access to the locks from the river is via the Recreation Ground and Tramway Bridge. There will be a signed route through the construction site. The river bank at Bancroft Gardens will be closed to boats during the period of the works. There may be some resrictions to lock navigation while the construction works continue. Boats will be able to wind in the basin during the entire period of the works.
British Waters apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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