"Bingley" Bingley by sandysmith

Bingley Travel Guide: 56 reviews and 67 photos

Five Rise Locks

An industrial town with a famous five rise lock staircase. This was our objective to see this feat of engineering one September Saturday in the pleasant company of our friends Steve and Susan.

Canal Path Walk

along the canal

Bingley five rise locks is a 4km stroll along the canal path from the mill village of Saltaire.

Watching the Boats

Watching the boats getting through the locks was absorbing.

Pros and Cons

Pros:pleasant stroll and impressive locks
Cons:watch out for the road works near Bingley

Last visit to Bingley: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Sep 10, 2003
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Reviews (15)

Single Lock Things to Do (5)

The single locks aren't quite as impressive but its a good place to pose for a pic. Susan gets yet another pic taken! more travel advice

View from top of Locks Things to Do (5)

The view from the top of the 5 Rise locks looking down onto Bingley with its prominent chimneys and mills was quite... more travel advice

Metro Trains Transportation (3)

The metro trains in the Bingley area looked rather new and were really comfortable - a pleasant, quick way to travel.... more travel advice

Camera Man Warnings and Dangers (2)

Apparently I have a reputation for taking loads of pics but I don't think this guy doesn't do too bad himself ;-) Oh... more travel advice

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steventilly Jul 19, 2005 at 4:57 AM

You can never have too much Tilly.
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richiecdisc Jul 18, 2005 at 3:16 PM

A bit too much Tilly for me, but otherwise looks like fun.
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yumyum Sep 20, 2003 at 9:01 AM

I always wondered what Bingley looks like. Thanks for showing!
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hayward68 Sep 18, 2003 at 5:50 AM

I don't think I was ready to see Steve's butt this early in the morning, lol! Obviously (from his comment) he thinks we should all admire it ;-) lol!
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sim1 Sep 13, 2003 at 9:36 AM

Beautiful page Sandy! The five locks look fantastic! Sounds like a great place to spend an afternoon at with friend! :-)
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dr.firas Sep 13, 2003 at 9:02 AM

Splendid Sandy! and I'm the First! hee hee hee:-)))
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matcrazy1 Sep 12, 2003 at 9:45 AM

Very sympathetic page (like its author :-)! A Camera Man? Haha, you should see me sometimes :-)))
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Helga67 Sep 10, 2003 at 2:22 AM

The five rise lock staircase is impressive. Another reflection pic, of course :-). Lovely page