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The Best Hiking Trails in Leeds, England (United Kingdom)

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Photo of Around Barwick and Aberford Photo of Rodley canals, River Aire and around Photo of Bramhope Circular
  • Around Barwick and Aberford

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    Distance
    10.39mi
    Elevation +
    331f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofAround Barwick and Aberford Photo ofAround Barwick and Aberford Photo ofAround Barwick and Aberford

    NOTE: Although this route is nominally from/to Barwick if you want to take a break and have a drink or something to eat it would be better to walk this route from/to Aberford. This is because the only place for refreshme...

  • Distance
    3.67mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofRodley canals, River Aire and around Photo ofRodley canals, River Aire and around Photo ofRodley canals, River Aire and around

    Nice short and easy walk - ideal for an evening. I've already repeated this a few times, it's probably my favourite walk around Leeds. Free on-street parking at the start. Can be extended by going to Rodley Nature ...

  • Bramhope Circular

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    Distance
    7.37mi
    Elevation +
    909f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBramhope Circular Photo ofBramhope Circular Photo ofBramhope Circular

    This is a circular tour, starting at the old Bramhope Well and finishing at the Puritan Chapel in Bramhope; Bramhope can be reached from Leeds on the X84. On street parking is available in Bramhope, where there is the Fo...

  • Thorner North

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    Distance
    4.76mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofThorner North Photo ofThorner North Photo ofThorner North

    This is a circular tour based on Thorner, which can be reached by the 7 bus that goes between Leeds and Harrogate; there is ample on-road parking in this attractive village. The tour starts with a walk up Carr Lane, whe...

    Thanks for sharing this lovely walk that me and my wife did today, stunning views, new lamps in the field, wild garlic e...
    Jason Westmoreland
    Enjoyable walk.
    Mysticmug
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  • Around Eccup reservoir

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    Distance
    6.20mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAround Eccup reservoir Photo ofAround Eccup reservoir Photo ofAround Eccup reservoir

    Lovely and easy walk around the Eccup reservoir. Note that even though you can see the reservoir at different places during the walk, you will not be able to get close to it. Time: ~2h30 Getting there: Bus 36 from Le...

  • Golden Acre Park.

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    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    194f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofGolden Acre Park. Photo ofGolden Acre Park. Photo ofGolden Acre Park.

    This easy walk starts at the Golden Acre Park main car park. The route visits Simons Pond and then skirts Golden Acre Park back to the start point. I led this walk as an evening walk.

    Enjoyed this walk and recorded it also to do again. Very muddy in places but not surprising with all the rain we have ha...
    Carol Elizabeth
  • Fairburn Ings and Ledsham

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    Distance
    4.97mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofFairburn Ings and Ledsham Photo ofFairburn Ings and Ledsham Photo ofFairburn Ings and Ledsham

    Really lovely walk, and has become a regular for me. Can be fairly busy at weekends. Nice to do on a summer evening.

    A good walk with a well marked path all the way round. Not too difficult and well worth doing. Was quite busy in places ...
    pjst
  • Guiseley2Otley

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    Distance
    3.19mi
    Elevation +
    377f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGuiseley2Otley Photo ofGuiseley2Otley Photo ofGuiseley2Otley

    This is a linear walk between the market towns of Guiseley and Otley. Guisely can be reached by train from Leeds or by buses 33, 34 and 97; Otley can be reached by buses 33, 34 and X84 from Leeds. It is easier to do the ...

  • Woodlea track and back

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    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    551f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWoodlea track and back Photo ofWoodlea track and back Photo ofWoodlea track and back

    From Woodlea track touching the Meanwood Valley Trail through beautiful woodland trails, down Stairfoot Lane to Long Causeway back through the Hollies, Meanwood Park to Woodlea Track.

  • Wetherby to Boston Spa

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    Distance
    5.20mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofWetherby to Boston Spa Photo ofWetherby to Boston Spa Photo ofWetherby to Boston Spa

    This is a linear tour from Wetherby to Boston Spa that uses the Wetherby Railway Path for the main part of the route. I reached the starting point of the tour on the eastern outskirts of Wetherby with #7 bus from Leeds....

  • Alwoodley to Bramhope

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    Distance
    5.05mi
    Elevation +
    262f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofAlwoodley to Bramhope Photo ofAlwoodley to Bramhope Photo ofAlwoodley to Bramhope

    This is a short linear tour from Alwoodley to Bramhope, starting and finishing on tarmaced roads. I came across no muddy stretches, so I think this would be a good tour to do in the winter months when some places can get...

  • Bramhope to Horsforth

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    Distance
    5.29mi
    Elevation +
    213f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofBramhope to Horsforth Photo ofBramhope to Horsforth Photo ofBramhope to Horsforth

    This is a linear tour from Breary Lane, Bramhope to Low Lane, Horsforth. Bramhope is reached by the X84 bus from Leeds, and Horsforth (Low Lane) by the #50A bus. What this tour lacks in views of open countryside, it mak...

  • East Keswick to Wetherby

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    Distance
    6.85mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofEast Keswick to Wetherby Photo ofEast Keswick to Wetherby Photo ofEast Keswick to Wetherby

    This is a linear tour between East Keswick and Wetherby; East Keswick can be reached by the X99 bus that runs between Leeds and Wetherby. I started the tour in East Keswick, but you can make it slightly shorter by aligh...

  • Thorner South Circular

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    Distance
    4.21mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofThorner South Circular Photo ofThorner South Circular Photo ofThorner South Circular

    This is a circular tour based on the attractive village of Thorner. It lies to the north of Leeds and can be reached by the 7 bus that goes between Leeds and Harrogate; there is ample on-road parking in this attractive v...

  • North Wetherby Loop

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    Distance
    6.40mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofNorth Wetherby Loop Photo ofNorth Wetherby Loop

    This is a linear tour that runs around the north east of Wetherby, close to the racecourse. The nearest bus stop to the start point is the one by Watersole Lane, which can be reached by the #7 bus that travels between H...

  • Thornbury to Rodley

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    Distance
    6.29mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofThornbury to Rodley Photo ofThornbury to Rodley Photo ofThornbury to Rodley

    This is a pleasant linear tour that goes from Thornbury to Rodley. There are frequent buses from Leeds to Thornbury (X6 or 72 for example); from Rodley back to Leeds the 60 runs at 30 minute intervals. There are no stile...

  • Thorner West Circular

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    Distance
    3.83mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofThorner West Circular Photo ofThorner West Circular Photo ofThorner West Circular

    This is a circular tour based on Thorner, which can be reached by the 7 bus that goes between Leeds and Harrogate; there is ample on-road parking in this attractive village. The village also boasts three public houses: T...

  • Distance
    9.71mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLines way, st Aidens rspb Leeds country way Photo ofLines way, st Aidens rspb Leeds country way Photo ofLines way, st Aidens rspb Leeds country way

    Fairly flat and varied walk. Only muddy near end. Starting on a disused railway line. Birds singing all the way round this one. Bit wiffy near the pig farm near the end. If you fancy making it a bit longer there looks li...

  • Whinmoor to Bramham

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    Distance
    7.24mi
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWhinmoor to Bramham Photo ofWhinmoor to Bramham Photo ofWhinmoor to Bramham

    Across fields to Bramham. This is a linear tour from Whinmoor to Bramham, although it could be done in the reverse direction. The country hiking starts at Mirycarr Lane on Thorner Lane. Coming from Leeds, the number 7 ...

  • Distance
    7.60mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    26| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLedsham, ledston and fairburn ings Photo ofLedsham, ledston and fairburn ings Photo ofLedsham, ledston and fairburn ings

    Woodland, open fields and a nature reserve. Has it all. Lovely little shop in ledston for supplies, fairburn ings nature reserve has shop( open when restrictions lift) snd loos.

    A good walk, the first fields towards Fairburn Ings are not very well signposted but it’s relatively ok to follow. Views...
    pjst
  • Bramhope to Harewood

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    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    571f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofBramhope to Harewood Photo ofBramhope to Harewood Photo ofBramhope to Harewood

    This is a linear tour from Bramhope to Harewood; Bramhope can be reached from Leeds with the X84 or X85 bus, while Harewood is on the route of the 36 between Harrogate and Leeds. Navigation is quite straightforward. The...

  • St Wilfrid's Way 2018

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    Distance
    33.66mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSt Wilfrid's Way 2018 Photo ofSt Wilfrid's Way 2018 Photo ofSt Wilfrid's Way 2018

    St. Wilfrid's Way and Our Lady of the Crag, Knaresborough. Two day hike from Leeds to Ripon. Day one starting at Leeds Cathedral through Roundhay Park, Shadwell East Keswick, Wood Hall, Sickinghall, Spofforth, Our Lady ...

  • Chevin Forest Park

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    Distance
    5.04mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofChevin Forest Park Photo ofChevin Forest Park Photo ofChevin Forest Park

    Circular route around Chevin Forest Park. Easy to navigate and with interesting viewing spots... ruins from old buildings. It´s worth continuing the route and visit the White House. The steps from there to the surpris...

  • Distance
    9.87mi
    Elevation +
    495f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofEast Keswick, hardwood bridge and sicklinhall

    Parking at the east Keswick car park on the harewood road. Started along the busy road but soon off down a footpath. For large stretches along this bank of the river the path was pretty overgrown, luckily the adjacent fi...

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