Trips
All boats start and finish from Shepley Bridge Marina.
The distance and number of locks shown are the total for a round trip.
The trip destinations are dictated by the few places on the local waterways where the boats can be turned around. The trip times shown are typical and are based on experience but can increase due to the volume of traffic through the locks.
The durations shown do not include any stops for meals, the time for which should be added on.
Cooper Bridge River Pontoon
Distance: 5 miles
Locks: 2
Duration: 2½ hours
Cooper Bridge Bus Stop
Distance: 5½ miles
Locks: 4
Duration: 3 hours
Kirklees Lower Lock
Distance: 6½ miles
Locks: 4
Duration: 3½ hours
Anchor Pit
Distance: 8½ miles
Locks: 8
Duration: 4¾ hours
Brighouse Marina
Distance: 10¼ miles
Locks: 12
Duration: 6¼ hours
Thornhill Double Locks (Dewsbury Double)
Distance: 5 miles
Locks: 8
Duration: 3½ hours
Dewsbury Basin
Distance: 6½ miles
Locks: 8
Duration: 4 hours
Figure of Three
Distance: 7 miles
Locks: 10
Duration: 4½ hours
Broad Cut (Navigation Pub)
Distance: 12½ miles
Locks: 16
Duration: 7¼ hours
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