Canal Pub
Salts Sports Association
Saltaire, Shipley, Bingley, Shipley BD18 3LA.
Canal Pub
#1 Rated Attraction on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Attractions on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in Britain, stretching for 127 miles between the vibrant cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Completed in 1816, it was a vital transport route during the Industrial Revolution, carrying coal, textiles, and other goods across the Pennines. Today, the canal is cherished for its scenic beauty, passing through rolling countryside, historic mill towns, and impressive engineering landmarks like the Bingley Five Rise Locks. Popular with boaters, walkers, and cyclists, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offers a diverse journey through urban and rural landscapes, providing a unique way to experience the history and charm of northern England.
Britain’s 4,700 miles of canals and rivers are lined with historic pubs, castles, and engineering marvels. Visitors can enjoy canalside pubs like the Admiral Nelson and The Turf Hotel, explore castles such as Beeston and Chirk, and see attractions like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, and National Waterways Museums. Day boat hire is widely available, and guided cruises offer relaxing ways to discover the canals’ heritage and scenery.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal's Best Attractions in 2026
Day Boat Hire, Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#2 Rated Attraction on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Day Boat Hire, Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
Skipton Boat Trips
The Wharf Office, 3 Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LH
Canal Pub
#3 Rated Attraction on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#4 Rated Attraction on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Canal Pub
#5 Rated Attraction on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Canal Pub
#6 Rated Attraction on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#7 Rated Attraction on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
Foulridge Canal Cruises Ltd.
The Warehouse, Canal Wharf, Earby, Barnoldswick BB18 6JX.