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Plenty of water fowl!

Nice track along the river. Watch out for the Deer

nice ride

The River Aire is 71 miles (114 km) long and rises at Aire Head near Malham, and it joins the River Ouse at Airmyn. This is the footbridge that crosses from Mickletown Methley to the Causeway leading to St. Aidans Nature Reserve. It has good views down over the sedate moving River Aire, which is travelling through some beautiful woodland at this point.

Something that doesn't belong. Near the sign by the pedestrian gate...

Great shots of the wear.

The RSPB site is the main draw but a bonus is the awesome relic of this former opencast coal mine which is the behemoth Walking Dragline Excavator parked by the side of the RSPB cafe. The stretch of walk on the west from the Lemonroyd Marina is a bit dull being enclosed by a wire fence but once the waterways of the bird sanctuary open up, the walk becomes a delight. Easy walking, all on the flat and about 5 miles in length.

really enjoyed this trip this morning we're just trying out the old railway line, but couldn't resist having a coffee and croissant at the RSPB and a few circuits around the RSPB then back on the old railway line. just brilliant.

There yesterday, nice path's wide enough for everyone Really worth the visit, will do again soon

Historic mill buildings on the banks of the Aire that have now been turned into trendy flats. Very impressive buildings next to the cycle path.

Fantastic gravel riding

This is the old Dragline at St Aidens RSPB ,a loverly ride and a great reserve for wildlife.

Nice bit of the city.

I made a stand until i got the shadow photo hehe

https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings/

St Aidan's is an RSPB nature reserve located between Leeds and Castleford. Visiting now and seeing how well-established it is, it's hard to belive that the 400-hectare site was formerly an opencast coal mine. Some of the huge old machinery has been left on site by the entrance as a reminder of the past. The lakes are a great place to spot birds and there are walking trails and bridleways cutting across the reserve. It's very easy to get to by bike as as both the NCN67 and 697 run right next to it. It's lovely just to ride through or spend a day there. There's a small cafe and toilets on site too. https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/st-aidans/

Need to look around here more it looked very interesting

A lovely track to Allerton Bywater and a great chippy at Woodend

St Aidan’s is a stunning nature reserve that’s close to Leeds city centre. With lots of trails to explore on foot or bike, it’s super easy to enjoy the spectacular views and wonderful wildlife. As the reserve is in the care of the RSPB, birdlife is especially abundant, as you might expect. Keep a look out for birds including bitterns, avocets, black terns, skylarks and meadow pipits.

What a view for having a coffee