It’s the wonderful chance to explore part of the longest canal in Britain.

The Aire Valley Towpath is a canal towpath, from Leeds to Bingley with a distance of 17 miles.

You can access it through the Leeds, Shipley and Bingley train stations as well as the National Cycle Network routes 66 and 69.

If you want to take in the gorgeous scenery of the countryside, wiz past galleries, shops, museums and drink in the rich history along the longest canal in the country then why not give Aire Valley Towpath a go?

The Aire Valley Towpath is perfect for a morning bike ride, an easy day’s pedalling and a day out with the children.

Pass through urban areas vibrant with life and the calming, gorgeous countryside as you move through Leeds, out past Kirkstall Abbey, Bramley Fall, Rodley, Calverley Woods, Apperley Bridge, Buck Wood at Thackley, Shipley, HIrst Wood, Dowley Gap and the Three and Five Rise Locks at Bingley.

Along the Aire Valley Towpath you can visit:

• Leeds Industrial Museum
• Kirkstall Abbey
• Abbey House Museum
• West Wood
• Saltaire World Heritage Site
• Five Rise Locks