Mother's Day is next Sunday and it may be a bittersweet celebration for many this year, as not everyone can spend time with their mum. While the stay at home message still applies, from March 8 you can meet one other person outside of your household for an outdoor coffee or picnic, as well as a walk. If you live local to your mum and plan to spend some special time with her, here are some of the most beautiful trails and parks in Leeds to enjoy together on Mother's Day. Remember, from March 8 you can only enjoy outdoor recreation with your household (or support bubble) or one other person (in which case you should stay two metres apart). You should not travel outside your local area.
1. Bramhope Circular Walk
The Bramhope Circular Walk is a gentle walk that begins at Bramhope, near the Fox and Hounds pub. It is approximately 5 miles.
2. Temple Newsam
Boasting 1,500 acres of land to explore - made up of open grassland, woodlands, a walled garden, and lakeside paths - Temple Newsam provides an idyllic spot for a leisurely stroll.
3. Yeadon Tarn
Stretching across 17 hectares, Yeadon Tarn is a great location for a lazy stroll, as well as for more adventurous outdoor pursuits, with a playground, BMX track, bowls and water sport activities on offer.
4. Golden Acre Park
Sitting on the route of both the Leeds Country Way and the Meanwood Valley Trail, Golden Acre Park attracts plenty of walkers, and is known for its picturesque gardens and circular lakeside walk.
5. Otley Chevin
Walkers can enjoy spectacular views across the market town of Otley from the Chevin, which boasts a large park network of woodland paths and panoramic views of the Wharfe Valley.
6. Fulneck Circular
This five mile circular route straddles the boundary of Leeds and Bradford, travelling from Tong Hall along the bridleways of Pudsey Beck and Tyersal Beck, before looping back through Black Carr Woods.