The bustling city of Leeds is just a stone's throw away from some beautiful scenery, quaint villages and the rolling hills of the countryside. Tourists and day-trippers flock to pretty towns such as Harrogate, Ilkley and Hebden Bridge, but there are many wonderful lesser-known villages that are Yorkshire's best kept secrets.
If you're looking for a picturesque spring walk, or even a relocation to the country, these are some of the most stunning villages within an easy drive of Leeds.
7. Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire
Thornton-le-Dale is a pretty village on the edge of the North York Moors. A woodland footpath runs from the car park to the village and there are plenty of local walks to take in the surrounding countryside. Drive: 1hr 15mins | Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
8. Marsden, Kirklees
Marsden is a large village in the Colne Valley surrounded by peaks, canals, valleys and reservoirs. There's plenty to do in this historical location. Drive: 45min to 1hr | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
Bolton Abbey is famous for its striking Priory, but the village itself shouldn't be overlooked. It has a delightful tearoom and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Drive: 45min to 1hr | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Burnsall, North Yorkshire
Burnsall lies on a bend of the River Wharfe surrounded by a spectacular circle of fells. The village was originally an Anglo-Viking settlement and the parish church still contains rare Viking and Anglo-Saxon carved stones. Drive: 1hr to 1hr 15mins | richjem - stock.adobe.com