Countryside Around Leeds

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The fringes of the great northern city of Leeds, along with Wakefield and the countryside towards Bradford, offe runtold attractions within the Eastern half of West Yorkshire. 25 great walks, well illustrated and concisely described, lead you through some stunning landscapes of woodland, riverbank, parkland, nature reserves, reserrvoirs and canal towpaths. Explore the banks of the River Aire, Calder and Dearne, along with leisurely towpaths of four different canals; and savour splendid parkland at Temple Newsam, Golden Acre and Roundhay. Discover the natural delights of Cockers Dale, Judy Woods and Hetchell Crags and walk through history at Oakwell Hall, Bardsey, Barwick in Elmet, Thornton Viaduct and Kirkstall. Amble aorund Fairburn Ings and St Aidan's bird reserves, and enjoy a wealth of colourful stone built villages such as Ledsham, Norwood Green, Heath, Tong, Woolley and Aberford.