Morley, a market town in West Yorkshire, England, is characterized by its diverse landscape, offering varied terrain for outdoor activities. Built upon seven hills and featuring woodlands, the area provides a mix of rolling hills and proximity to the Pennines, alongside picturesque canal paths like the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. This geography makes Morley a suitable location for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Morley provides more than 20 routes…
23
Routes
4.7
(14)
Average rating
170
People visited
4.6
(14)
93
hikers
6.63km
01:44
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(6)
23
hikers
5.25km
01:27
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
22
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
hikers
8.27km
02:13
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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28
runners
5.56km
00:35
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
23
runners
9.13km
01:01
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
24
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
17
runners
5.34km
00:34
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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45
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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13
riders
21.5km
01:27
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
riders
24.4km
01:30
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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59
riders
42.8km
01:59
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
12
riders
72.9km
03:26
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
10
riders
55.1km
02:18
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
9
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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53
riders
48.2km
02:59
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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23
riders
21.5km
01:19
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
18
riders
41.2km
02:41
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
riders
34.2km
02:12
340m
340m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Morley offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 23 routes, with an average rating of 4.57 stars from more than 6,000 ratings. Over 74,000 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
Morley's landscape, built upon seven hills and near the Pennines, provides diverse hiking opportunities. Trails wind through woodlands and along canal paths. For a comprehensive overview of routes, consult the Hiking around Morley guide.
Yes, Morley offers hiking routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. These trails provide accessible ways to explore the local scenery. Find more details and specific routes in the Easy hikes around Morley guide.
Morley provides diverse cycling routes, from touring to road and gravel biking, passing through countryside, woodlands, and historical landmarks. Routes can include flat sections, rolling hills, and more challenging terrain. Explore options in the Cycling around Morley guide.
Morley Woods, also known as Drumhill, is a notable location for mountain biking, offering downhill trails for various skill levels. These trails feature technical descents with roots, rocks, jumps, and other features. Detailed routes are available in the MTB Trails around Morley guide.
Joggers can find several trails in Morley that wind through scenic woods and along canals. Examples include the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Cottingley and the Dean Wood loop from Morley. More routes are detailed in the Running Trails around Morley guide.
Morley is built upon seven hills: Scatcherd Hill, Dawson Hill, Daisy Hill, Chapel Hill, Hunger Hill, Troy Hill, and Banks Hill. The area features woodlands and is in proximity to the Pennines. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also offers picturesque paths.
Komoot offers several guides for Morley, covering various sports and difficulties. These include Hiking around Morley, Easy hikes around Morley, Running Trails around Morley, Cycling around Morley, MTB Trails around Morley, Road Cycling Routes around Morley, and Gravel biking around Morley.
Morley's outdoor routes are popular among komoot users, with more than 74,000 visitors having explored the area. The 23 available routes have received an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars from over 6,000 ratings.
Morley is a civil parish within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough. Specific tourism contact information solely for Morley is not readily available. For local services or general inquiries, the Leeds City Council website at Leeds.gov.uk is the appropriate resource.
Yes, Morley serves as a starting point for longer cycling routes that connect to historical sites and natural features. An example is the challenging 61-mile (98 km) 'Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop'. Another option is the 35.5-mile (57 km) 'Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Temple Newsam House loop'.
Yes, Morley's routes often combine woodlands with water features. The Dean Wood loop from Morley winds through scenic woods, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path offers routes alongside water. Cyclists can also encounter lakes and reservoirs on various touring routes.