There are plenty of beautiful winter walks on our doorsteps in Leeds to enjoy over Christmas. From nature trails to family-friendly parks, these 11 walking routes are perfect for getting out in nature over the festive period.
![The Bramhope Circular Walk is a gentle walk that begins at Bramhope, near the Fox and Hounds pub. It is approximately 5 miles.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdiMDg4YmU1LWE2MDUtNDA3My05NWQzLWNjODAwMWIxMWQyMzo4ODZlZWQ5Ni1iYmM1LTRkZWEtYWVkZC02MDVjNTBlZTQxN2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. 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. Photo: National World
![Covering 700 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland, walkers have plenty of scenic spots to wander around at this popular outdoor spot, incorporating both tarmac paths and woodland routes.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY3YWNjMDQyLTY3ZTktNDE2Zi1iMTVjLTFjZTEwNTE0OGFiOTozZGFiNzAyMi01ZWNhLTQwMTYtODkxMi0yZjhkNGVmMWQxNTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Roundhay Park
Covering 700 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland, walkers have plenty of scenic spots to wander around at this popular outdoor spot, incorporating both tarmac paths and woodland routes. Photo: Steve Riding
![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. And Harewood has been home to a deer park since the medieval era with three types of deer spread over 4,000 acres of land.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI1MzYwZGIwLWJjYmQtNDlmNC04MTNlLTNmZGI0OTJhMmJhNjpiNWM1NmI5Ny1jNTljLTRlMzYtOGU3Zi1jYTE0ODc4MjEyZWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. 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. And Harewood has been home to a deer park since the medieval era with three types of deer spread over 4,000 acres of land. Photo: Glen Minikin/SWNS
![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.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg5MjNiMjY3LTc0ZDctNDBlYy1hZjU1LWYzNjI3NWQ0YzY3Mjo2Y2JlZjM5ZS04MmY3LTRhYzAtODIyNi02NjAxMzgzYTk4N2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. 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. Photo: Tony Johnson
![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.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIwMzc0NDlmLTlmMzgtNDVjZS04YmFmLTQ2OGMxN2YxOTY2MzpkZmVjYWJlMS0zM2U4LTQ2NTktYTMxZS01NzhlNDA1NjhhMGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. 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. Photo: Shutterstock