Moorings on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

At 204 kilometres, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in Britain, crossing the Pennine watershed to link Leeds and Liverpool via a spectacular route through the industrial towns of West Yorkshire and Lancashire. Built between 1770 and 1816, the canal climbs to over 120 metres above sea level through a series of dramatic lock flights, including the famous Bingley Five-Rise — the steepest staircase lock in the country. The canal passes through a fascinating sequence of landscapes: the restored industrial heritage of Leeds and Bradford, the wild Pennine moorland above Skipton, the Ribble Valley, and the flatlands approaching Liverpool. Long-stay moorings are available at marinas in Leeds, Skipton, Burnley, and Liverpool, with Skipton — the 'Gateway to the Dales' — being a particularly sought-after liveaboard location.