Our insiders guide to 10 of the best waterside pubs to be found along the Calder & Hebble Navigation. Read our cruise guide for the Calder & Hebble Navigation here

Ruddy Duck, Wakefield
01924 379079
Waterside near Wakefield Flood Lock
Family friendly pub with emphasis on food, handy for The Hepworth – and has some sculptures of its own. Real ale, garden.
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The Navigation, Calder Grove
01924 274361
Waterside by Waller Bridge, Broad Cut
Historic stone-built pub with real ale, food and waterside garden.
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The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury
01924 488153
At terminus of Savile Town arm
Converted from hay loft of old barge stables, with range of real ales and cider, waterside seating, food.
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The Ship Inn, Shepley Bridge
01924 493364
Riverside by Shepley Bridge
Family friendly Hungry Horse chain pub with real ale, affordable food, outdoor seating, children’s play area.
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The Navigation Tavern, Mirfield
01924 492476
Waterside near Bull Bridge
Family run traditional pub with open fire, selection of real ale, lunchtime food, waterside garden, entertainment Saturday evening.
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Jeremy’s at the Boathouse, Brighouse
01484 719819
Quirky bar and kitchen in converted boathouse building, real ale, food and bar snacks, live music every night at weekends.
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The Richard Oastler, Bethel Street, Brighouse
01484 401756
Wetherspoons chain pub with usual affordable food and range of real ales including local brews, in a spectacular conversion of a former Methodist church, complete with organ pipes still in situ. Garden.
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The Barge & Barrel, Elland
01422 254604
Waterside near Elland Bridge
Solid stone-built pub with selection of real ales (including local microbreweries), food, outside seating overlooking canal. Quiz Thursdays.
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The Watermill, Salterhebble
01422 347700
At limit of navigation on canal arm.
Modern Brewers Fayre pub restaurant with real ale and waterside seating.
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The Moorings, Sowerby Bridge
01422 833940
Set in one of the range of historic warehouses around the terminus basin.
Interesting setting with original fixtures and fittings. Real ale, food.
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Martin Ludgate