Have you done any of these walks?Have you done any of these walks?
Have you done any of these walks?

10 of the best Leeds winter walks for New Year’s Day

Christmas may be long gone and the last of the turkey is finished, but if your head is feeling a little sore from the New Year’s festivities, few things help blow away the cobwebs better than a refreshing winter’s walk.
By Claire Schofield
Published 1st Jan 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 1st Jan 2020, 06:00 BST

If you’re keen to spend some time outdoors, these walking routes around Leeds are a great place to start.

Beginning on Alwoodley Lane, walkers can head down towards the reservoir and follow a five mile circular route around the open water, passing by woodland and sprawling fields along the way.

7. Eccup Reservoir

Beginning on Alwoodley Lane, walkers can head down towards the reservoir and follow a five mile circular route around the open water, passing by woodland and sprawling fields along the way. Photo: Andy Hutchinson

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This long-distance route passes by rivers, canals and through historic towns and cities in the North of England. The Garforth to Woodlesford section is a particularly scenic part of the trail, offering countryside views.

8. Trans Pennine Trail

This long-distance route passes by rivers, canals and through historic towns and cities in the North of England. The Garforth to Woodlesford section is a particularly scenic part of the trail, offering countryside views. Photo: Shutterstock

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Nestled between Pudsey and Farnley, this nature trail offers spectacular views across west Leeds from its woodland paths where the overhanging trees open up, making the climb to the top well worth the effort.

9. Post Hill

Nestled between Pudsey and Farnley, this nature trail offers spectacular views across west Leeds from its woodland paths where the overhanging trees open up, making the climb to the top well worth the effort. Photo: Tony Johnson

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There are more than 100 acres of gardens to explore in the grounds of this attractive stately home, including the Bird Gardens, where you can see exotic species including penguins, owls, flamingos and parrots.

10. Harewood House

There are more than 100 acres of gardens to explore in the grounds of this attractive stately home, including the Bird Gardens, where you can see exotic species including penguins, owls, flamingos and parrots. Photo: Shutterstock

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