Bingley Three Rise Locks
📍 Hill Side Rd, Bingley BD16 2SF, UK
About Bingley Three Rise Locks
The Bingley Three Rise Locks are a historic marvel located in Bingley, West Yorkshire, offering visitors a picturesque and tranquil escape. Opened in 1774, these impressive canal locks are an integral part of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, providing a fascinating glimpse into engineering heritage. Visitors consistently rate this attraction highly, with an impressive 4.7/5 stars from 260 reviews, often praising its unique views where canal, road, and rail converge.
This celebrated landmark is a popular spot for leisurely walks along the towpath, easily accessible from Bingley town centre. Reviewers highlight it as a wonderful place for all ages, perfect for an early morning stroll or an afternoon outing. Many visitors enjoy observing the narrow boats as they navigate the lock system, creating an engaging and educational experience. It’s also a gateway to further exploration, with the famous Bingley Five Rise Locks just a short walk away.
Visiting Information
The Bingley Three Rise Locks are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery at their convenience. While free to access, it is noted that wheelchair accessible parking is not available directly on site. Payment options are not applicable as there is no entry fee for this public attraction.
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📍 Hill Side Rd, Bingley BD16 2SF, UK
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Lovely to visit for an early morning walk. Opened in 1774(!), the locks are easy to access from Bingley town centre where the tow path transports you into a much calmer world. Crossing the footbridge from Bingley (past the fire station) provides a unique view of canal, road and rail, and the town’s industrial heritage, with views out to the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. It’s a short walk from the Grade II listed locks to beautiful Five Rise Locks and from there into the countryside.
Wonderful place to visit for the young or old. From the Three Rise Locks, we walked a short distance to see the Five Rise Lock. We were so lucky to see all 8 locks working, it took a while for the barges or narrow boats to move up and down the locks, but well worth it. At the top of the Five Rise Locks, cross over the Leeds Liverpool Canal and you will find a delightful cafe serving some local Yorkshire cakes. Order your food and find a table (inside or out), kick off your shoes and relax and the barges pass through the beautiful and relaxing scenery of the Yorkshire countryside.
Not like Five Rise Lock but yeah it has it’s own beauty with Three Rise Lock. Love to walk around n enjoy the views.
4th time i have walked from Hirst Wood in Saltaire. Brilliant walks up on Shipley Glen & in the woods along the canal & the river Aire. Really enjoyed my latte in the cafe and the views are sublime.
Suppurb example of 1700s engineering. Walk 5minues towards Leeds for the 5 lock section.