Attractions and Places To See around Leeds - Top 20

Very muddy on sections and lots of bird twitchers out, oblivious that other people are using the trails as well 🥴

Lovely walk birds nesting at moment toilets and cafe sturdy paths disability scooter welcome small cafe and wild water swimming

Great walks through the Chevin Forest. Perfect for dogs. Saturday morning at 9 you’ll see the Park Run coming through.

Note to self; Wear wellies and not walking boots in winter.

Chevin Forest Park stands tall on a ridge on the southside of Wharfedale in West Yorkshire. Its elevated position provides fantastic views over the market town of Otley and expansive countryside surrounding ite. The Chevin is a wonderful place to explore history and geology, as it hosts a number of fascinating historical landmarks. It's also a haven for bird-watching, and features a diverse range of flora and fauna, including foot trefoil, yellow rattle, common knapweed and vetches, which in turn are great for the nationally rare bilberry bumblebee.

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 antiquity. In this village, an exploration awaits, highlighted by noteworthy attractions. Among them is the village's pride: the second-largest Maypole in the United Kingdom. Another gem, Hall Tower Hill, once an observatory during the Second World War, graces the landscape. Completing the village experience, one can find solace within the welcoming confines of any of its three public houses.

Granary Wharf is a modern development, featuring a vibrant selection of bars & restaurants, a contemporary hotel inclusive of a gym, two modern residential apartment buildings and open spaces with scenic views.   Located in the heart of the Leeds city, Granary Wharf can be easily accessed by road as well as several walkways, including one which directly links Granary Wharf to the South Entrance of the Leeds Railway. Granary Wharf can also be reached by Boat, via the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.  ​ The original railway arches alongside Granary Wharf, which represent the heritage of the area, as well as Granary Wharf, were transformed to its fantastic present state by Waterside Places, upon securing planning consent in 2006.  ​ Today, Granary Wharf, Leeds is an attractive venue offering a wide range of food & drinks, entertainment and leisure activities. (https://www.granarywharfleeds.uk/)

It is thought that in Roman times there was a ford over the River Aire near the present Leeds Bridge.[2][3] "The Calls" was originally an open space mainly of orchards, but is now a built up area.[3] The Calls area along with neighbouring Clarence Dock served as docks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the Aire and Calder Navigation throughout the industrial revolution and the early 20th century. The area's decline began in the early 20th century when Leeds' industry moved away from the centre out towards Hunslet, Holbeck, Armley and Kirkstall. From 1985 to 1995 Leeds Corporation carried out a major regeneration with careful conversion of listed building warehouses and new build in sympathetic style for a mixed use area. This includes the historic Fletlands Corn Mills into a boutique hotel, 42 The Calls Hotel, in 1991. The Centenary Footbridge by Ove Arup & Partners across the river to Brewery Wharf was opened in 1993. A silver ball fountain was installed to commemorate this work.[9] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Calls)