Bingley Five Rise Locks
📍 1 Five Rise, Bingley BD16 4DT, UK
About Bingley Five Rise Locks
Nestled in Bingley, the Bingley Five Rise Locks stand as an astonishing testament to 250 years of engineering prowess. This iconic series of five staircased locks, managed by the Canal & River Trust, is a popular destination for those fascinated by industrial heritage and scenic beauty. Visitors often marvel at the sheer depth and intricate workings of this historic waterway, which once served as a vital highway for barges.
Highly rated with an impressive 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 200 reviews, the site is celebrated for its engaging atmosphere and the captivating spectacle of boats navigating the locks. It's a fantastic spot for a leisurely walk, offering stunning views and the chance to witness active canal life. Many guests praise the friendly and helpful lock keepers who often engage with visitors, making the experience even more memorable. A delightful coffee shop is also located at the top of the locks, perfect for a refreshment stop.
Visiting Information
The Bingley Five Rise Locks offer a fascinating day out for all ages. While specific opening hours are not provided, the locks are generally accessible for walks and viewing during daylight hours. The site boasts a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for many visitors. Payment options for any on-site facilities are not specified.
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📍 1 Five Rise, Bingley BD16 4DT, UK
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Showing 5 of 215 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.
An amazing piece of more than 250 year old engineering. We've gone up and down in our boat, which is still terrifying with the depth of them but the works are amazing. So are the views, it's a great walk. The cafe is also great.
I should really visit more with this being right on our doorstep. Took my son down today to have him walk over the bridges on the 5 rise and we ended up watching a barge come up. He was so mesmerised by it. The three lock keepers on today were really nice and let him help open some of the locks by pushing which really made his day. They were so helpful and great with him. Lovely clean area and well looked after. Great for anyone to enjoy.
A lovely walk up past the five locks. This used to be the highway to Liverpool on river boats & barges. A must for all walkers on a beautiful day wander up past the Victorian Engineering of the Five Locks. There is a wicked little coffee shop at the top of the Locks we had to pop in and grad a sandwich and Tea, This was very reasonable for £9.00 A must if you like to de tune from the modern life and want a slower pace.
Nice area and an amazing bit of engineering. Quite hard to get a good photo of all 5 locks. Was surprised no boat tours through the lock. If you struggle with mobility, take a scooter as is steep and slippy.
A wonderful place for a gongoozla. I am not good with heights nor with water, so you would think this is not the place for me, but it is incredible. There is a cafe at the top and a water point for the boaters. At the top there is a swing bridge to be operated before you can access the rise. CRT were on hand to open the bridge and then help a boater through. The water really shoots out under some pressure as the photo hopefully shows. It was a pretty dull wintry day, but the experience is excellent. A little further down is the Bingley 3 staircase locks which we will visit on our next time.