Visit Leeds has rounded up the very best walks in Leeds to enjoy this Bank Holiday and beyond. From country estates, historic houses and parks nearby the city, the seven most popular walks have been revealed using analysis of Google search data. These walks were the most searched for in December.
1. Seven of the best Leeds walks
These were the seven most-searched-for Leeds walks in December, according to Google analysis from Visit Leeds Photo: National World
2. Dales Way Link - 21,000 searches
For stunning scenery that’s sure to take your breath away, then the Yorkshire Dales is a trip you can’t miss. If you’re a seasoned walker who wants a full-day challenge, then the 20-mile Dales Way Link is the perfect route to take. Pick a crisp, frosty morning and set off at dawn to journey through Leeds' northern greenspaces, the market town of Otley, through valleys and up into the Dales before ending up in the picturesque town of Ilkley at the famous Cow and Calf Rocks before sunset. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. Harewood House - 3,600 searches
Harewood House is a stunning Georgian property just outside of the city, and over 3,600 people searched for it in 30 days. To fully enjoy all Harewood has to offer, the five-mile circular walk around the property is a great place to take it all in. Kicking off at the Muddy Boots Cafe,, the route offers stunning views of the estate in all its glory, and the deer park where you might even catch a glimpse of Rudolph and his friends. Photo: Glen Minikin
4. Lotherton - 2,600 searches
Over 2,600 people searched for Lotherton, a beautiful Edwardian estate near Garforth, last month. A walk around the grounds and gardens during the winter months is truly beautiful, and if it gets too cold you can always pop inside to the on-site Stables cafe to warm up with a cup of tea or hot chocolate. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. Roundhay Park - 2,600 searches
One of the biggest parks in Europe, and with over 2,600 searches in December, Roundhay Park may be Leeds’ worst kept secret. Roundhay offers over 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens to explore. This year, Roundhay Park was home to an exciting festive illuminated trail over Christmas. Photo: Steve Riding
6. Temple Newsam - 1,700 searches
Temple Newsam is a country estate in the heart of Leeds, and offers a sense of escapism for city-centre dwellers and visitors alike. Over 1,700 people have searched for this Tudor Jacobean estate in the past 30 days, and with over 1,500 acres of Capability Brown landscaped gardens, woodland and park areas, there’s plenty of wintry scenery to enjoy. Photo: Simon Hulme