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Leeds Country Way

Leeds Country Way

Chris planned a hike

March 5, 2022

Leeds Country Way

Hard

26:33

99.9km

3.8km/h

1,030m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 4-8 days

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436 m

Golden Acre Park

Highlight • Trail

A splendid spot for some quiet reflection by the cultivated flower beds and the lovely lake. Spring is a riot of colour, whilst the many heathers on display are delightful …

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22.0 km

Barwick-in-Elmet Maypole

Highlight • Settlement

Barwick-in-Elmet unveils itself as a charming village. It stands as one of merely three locales in the region with a direct link to the storied Romano-British kingdom of Elmet from …

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63.0 km

A grade II listed building, St Mary's was originally built sometime during the early twelth century. Storm damage forced a rebuild during the 1930s. The Leeds Country Way passes through the eleven-and-a-half-acre churchyard.

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64.9 km

Howley Hall Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

All that remains of a once proud and grand Elizabethan country house. Today, the ruins are a nice little place for an explore or a cheeky scramble.

Built by Sir …

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67.2 km

Birkby Brow Wood

Highlight • Forest

Also known as Brier Wood, Birkby Brow is particularly beautiful in late spring and early summer, when a sea of bluebells are in full bloom.

Today the woodland offers peace …

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77.9 km

Black Carr Woods

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Within walking distance of the market town of Pudsey, synonymous with Children In Need's Pudsey Bear, Black Carr Woods is a delightful place for a ramble. With myriad trails, pretty …

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86.7 km

Apperley Bridge and Canal Marina

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Named for the old bridge across the River Aire, Apperley Bridge is a village on the city boundaries of Leeds and Bradford. The canal marina is a vibrant spot, whilst …

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99.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

13.1 km

12.2 km

7.91 km

6.72 km

4.24 km

2.98 km

Surfaces

37.0 km

24.4 km

15.1 km

8.59 km

7.95 km

6.32 km

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Leeds Country Way

Golden Acre Park

Barwick-in-Elmet Maypole

St Mary's Church, Woodkirk

Howley Hall Ruins

Birkby Brow Wood

Black Carr Woods

Apperley Bridge and Canal Marina

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