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.
7. Horsforth Hall Park
Located just six miles from Leeds city centre, this large community park in Horsforth is ideal for a gentle stroll. There’s plenty of open parkland to cover and kids can be kept entertained by the various attractions, including an adventure playground, bowling green, cricket pitch and a Japanese formal garden. | National World
8. Meanwood Valley Trail
The Meanwood Valley Trail is seven mile linear walk runs from Woodhouse Moor, along the Meanwood Valley through to Breary Marsh, next to Golden Acre Park. Meandering through pretty woodland along a relatively flat route, it is fit for all abilities. | National World
9. Roundhay Park
Covering 700 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland, walkers in Roundhay Park have plenty of scenic spots to wander around at this popular outdoor spot, incorporating both tarmac paths and woodland routes. | National World
10. Trans Pennine Trail
You can join this long-distance route from Knowsthorpe Quay, just 10 minutes from Leeds Dock. The Garforth to Woodlesford section is a particularly scenic part of the trail, offering countryside views. | National World
11. 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 of Post Hill well worth the effort. | National World
12. Rothwell Country Park
Providing a peaceful spot away from the centre of Leeds, this 2.8 mile circular loop of Rothwell Country Park is a popular haunt among walkers and runners, and is well suited for families with little ones as it is relatively short and flat. | Mick Kale Photo: Mick Kale