waterways in pennine yorkshire

Leeds Liverpool Canal - Bingley Five-rise lock staircase opened in 1774 and is the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The canal passes directly next to Salts Mill and the village of Saltaire which is steeped in fascinating history.

River Wharfe in Ilkley -runs from west to east, and is crossed by four bridges; take a quick detour off the banks of the river into the picturesque Ilkley Park.

The Rochdale Canal - runs through the picturesque town of Sowerby Bridge connecting with the Calder and Hebble Navigation. Follow the canal from Sowerby Bridge to the fourth funkiest town in the world - Hebden Bridge and explore the streets full of independent shops.

The Calder & Hebble Navigation - The Calder and Hebble Navigation runs for 21 miles from Wakefield to Sowerby Bridge. It connects the Aire and Calder Navigation at Wakefield, with the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge, and the Huddersfield Broad Canal at Cooper Bridge. An elegant footbridge carries the Kirklees Way across the canal between Wakefield and Dewsbury.

Hebble River - rises just above Ovenden Moor and flows south down the geological fault which passes from Ogden, through Halifax to Salterhebble. Take a detour around to Ogden Water Country Park for picnics, walking and nature activities.

Huddersfield Narrow Canal - runs for 7 miles from Standedge Tunnel to Huddersfield, and meets the Huddersfield Broad Canal at Aspley Basin, now a marina, Aspley Marina. Standedge Tunnel is nearly 3 1/2 miles long, the highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel in the country.

Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre - is the highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel in the UK, stretching for 5,029 metres (3.25 miles) through hard millstone grit. A highlight of a visit to Standedge Tunnel is a boat ride into the tunnel.

The Huddersifeld Broad Canal - runs for 4 miles to Mirfield where it meets the Calder and Hebble Navigation, which runs for 21 miles and links Pennine Yorkshire to the rest of the canal network.

Savile Town Wharf Marina - once the busy hub of transport in the area, Savile Town Wharf built in the nineteenth century is steeped in history and tradition. It is also where you will find the award winning "Leggers Inn" and "Old Stables Coffee Shop". This combination makes Savile Town Wharf the perfect destination for boaters, cyclists and walkers!

Shepley Bridge Marina - Shepley Bridge Marina is located on the Calder and Hebble Navigation which connects with both the Rochdale and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Colourful longboats, a chandlery and coffee shop make this spot a very worthwhile visit.