Bingley Five Rise

Bingley Five Rise Locks are one of the most awesome features on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. They are the steepest staircase locks, on the longest canal in the country. Probably why it's one of our Seven wonders of the waterways.

Actually, Bingley boasts two sets of locks – the larger lock flight features the five locks and stunning views of the Aire Valley. At the top of the flight there is a cafe and a private mooring site for boats.

A little further down the towpath are the three locks. Together they form a very popular spot to ride your bike, take a walk or dangle a rod.

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Things to see and do

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Planning your visit

Address
Five Rise Locks Café, Beck Lane, Bingley, BD16 4DS
Opening times
The towpath is always open.
Prices
Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing.
Toilets
For customers of the local pub/café.

Pause for a chat with our friendly volunteer lock keepers, they’ll tell you more about the canal, the area and the work they do to make Bingley Five Rise special. Repairing locks, building flower planters for wildlife, clearing fallen trees after storms – they do it all.

Volunteer at Bingley

Getting here

By car
There is limited on-street parking in the area, several pay & display options in town, or park at Bingley Station car park (Wellington Street BD16 2NA).
By train
Bingley Station is just a few minutes to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and then the Five Rise Locks are a 10 or so minute walk up the towpath