A walker looks over Blackley Reservoir near Marsden from the Pennine Way on Marsden Moor (Photo: Tony Johnson)A walker looks over Blackley Reservoir near Marsden from the Pennine Way on Marsden Moor (Photo: Tony Johnson)
A walker looks over Blackley Reservoir near Marsden from the Pennine Way on Marsden Moor (Photo: Tony Johnson)

10 breathtakingly beautiful villages within an easy drive of Leeds for summer walks

The bustling city of Leeds is just a stone's throw away from some beautiful scenery, quaint villages and the rolling hills of the Dales.

As coronavirus restrictions begin to ease, these wonderful lesser-known villages are places that are well worth seeing. The stay at home order has ended but current Government guidance advises people to minimise travel where possible and to avoid making unnecessary trips. Bookmark these places for a walk or a picnic with friends during the summer. Here are 10 of the best villages within an easy drive of Leeds that may be less familiar:

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