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Oct 22, 2023 · Welcome to another walking tour of Leeds, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the heart of Yorkshire, England. It is the third largest city in the UK, with a ...
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Leeds City Centre Walking Tour. Leeds is a city in the northern English county of Yorkshire. Video Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:27 Wormald Row 0:44 St John...
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- The Meanwood Valley Trail. This 7-mile hike is one of the most popular walks in Leeds and with good reason, The Meanwood Valley Trail starts (or ends) just minutes from the city centre, so you could kick off your next adventure sooner than you think.
- Rawdon Billing. It might only be 2-miles long, but this circular route around Rawdon Billing is one of the best walks in Leeds. You shouldn’t underestimate it – you’ll have to tackle fairly challenging terrain and wide-open spaces that are exposed to all the elements if the weather isn’t on your side.
- Fulneck Loop Circular. If you’re looking for easygoing walks in Leeds, this 5-mile route that straddles the Leeds and Bradford boundaries is perfect. You’ll make your way through the beauty of Pudsey Beck valley along well-kept bridleways that are easy enough for walkers of all abilities.
- Hawksworth Wood Circular. This pretty 6.7-mile walk around North West Leeds kicks off with a woodland wander through Hawksworth Wood not far from Kirkstall Abbey.
- Harden Valley Ramble
- Aireborough Greenway
- Beamsley Beacon
- Ogden Water
- Haworth Circular
- Rombalds Moor
- Fulneck Loop
- Eccup Reservoir
- The Rothwell Greenway
- Rawdon Billing
This lovely, if a little challenging, 10.5-mile route starts at Bingley Station, about 30 minutes from Leeds, so park up or jump off the train and prepare for a real outdoor adventure. You’ll head out of the town centre and into a wooded wonderland broken up by waterfalls and moorland. As you walk, you’ll pass a few impressive landmarks. Stop and t...
The Aireborough Greenway is a simple 1.5-kilometre route on a disused railway line. It starts at Parklands View in Yeadon and ends at the Old Coach Road in Guiseley, with easy walking and plenty to see in between – it’s one of our favourites for a Sunday stroll come rain or shine, but keep your eyes peeled for cyclists who also love to use this rou...
Between Ilkley and Skipton, the picturesque village of Beamsley is around 50-minutes from Leeds. You can soak up incredible views across God’s Own County on this moderate 7-mile trek along the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Kick things off with a climb up to the Beamsley Beacon where you can stop at Trig Point and appreciate Wharfedale’s beauty – we ...
Bringing together beautiful greenery and a calming reservoir, the Ogden Water circular takes you around a 34-acre body of water surrounded by swathes of pretty moorland that we think are at their most beautiful come sunrise. Whatever time you do it, this route is only 2-miles long and is packed full of natural beauty as you weave between trees alon...
Want to discover the ageless beauty of the Brontë Country? This 7-mile walk around Howarth is an absolute must-do. It’s truly a stunning day out, whether you’re a literary or nature buff (or, like us, both), taking you past flowing becks and pretty moorland, stopping to appreciate the views across the almost-endless Pennine Hills. Start with a wand...
Take the 45-minute trip to the pretty market town of Ilkley, where this nature-filled walk starts and ends. The 11.3-mile route is a bit of a classic for locals, kicking off in the centre, before taking you towards Rombalds Moor – the views are pretty spectacular as soon as you reach any kind of high grounds. It also passes breathtaking landmarks, ...
The Pudsey Beck Valley is a gentle 4.9-mile walk that straddles Leeds’ boundary with Bradford and is a bit of a hidden gem for ramblers – in fact, it’s great if you’re looking for less busy routes. Start at Tong Hall, just across the border, and head west into Leeds along Keeper Lane as you make your way towards the Fulneck Moravian Settlement. Kee...
A 6-mile ramble around North Leeds, this leisurely stroll is the perfect opportunity to get out for a breath of fresh air and brings you to something of a local landmark in the form of Eccup Reservoir. You’ll start with a leafy stroll through Adel Woods, before you head onto the path that takes you around the trees next to Eccup Reservoir. You’ll s...
If you’re looking for an easy walk near Leeds that not everyone knows about, try The Rothwell Greenway. This 4.1-mile route has a few stiles and hills for you to tackle, but they’re well worth the effort as you follow rural paths and tracks to a series of incredible vantage points in and around Rothwell Country Park. Start at the Trinity Church Car...
This circular walk may be just 2-miles long, but don’t underestimate the route around Rawdon Billing. It’s one of the best walks in Leeds, but it’s also blimmin’ tough in places as you tackle challenging terrain and wide-open spaces that pit you against the elements if the sun isn’t on your side – trust us, we’ve been there in the pouring rain. Mak...
The LEODIS Image Archive. An archive of over 60,000 images of Leeds: visit the Leodis website to browse the full collection. This photographic archive brings together collections held by Leeds Libraries as well as collections from West Yorkshire Archive Service, the Thoresby Society, Leeds Civic Trust and Leeds Museums and Galleries.
Apr 26, 2021 · 13 of the best walks near Leeds city centre hide. Our Favourite Walks in South and East Leeds. 1: Exploring the Temple Newsam Park & Estate. 2: Enjoying the wildlife at RSPB St Aidan’s. 3: Strolling around Skelton Lake. 4: Admiring the views from Rothwell Country Park. 5: Getting lost in the woodland of Middleton Park.
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Jan 3, 2024 · Alternatively, you can see some of the best day trips from Leeds if you’re looking for more of a day out! Contents: Best Walks Near Leeds. Roundhay Park. The Meanwood Valley Trail. Kirkstall Abbey. Leeds Country Way. Rawdon Billing. Golden Acre Park.
