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Leeds

Horsforth

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Eccup Reservoir loop from Horsforth

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

Horsforth

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Eccup Reservoir loop from Horsforth

Moderate

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Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Eccup Reservoir loop from Horsforth

02:32

40.5km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.75 km

St John the Baptist Church, Back Church Lane

Highlight • Religious Site

Great example of Norman architecture. Some 16th century graves. Beautiful in spring.

Tip by

4.10 km

York Gate Garden

Highlight • Natural

If you're into horticulture this is a good place to visit. The cafe there is rather good too.

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9.32 km

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit at sunset for great coloured light hitting the water.

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11.3 km

Wigton Woods

Forest

12.1 km

Alwoodley Golf Course

Highlight • Structure

Leeds is ringed with good golf courses

Tip by

15.0 km

Shadwell History Trails

Highlight • Trail

A nice little village with plenty of history. There is a board with a map of a walk with historical interest . Nice pub and coffee in the library.

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28.9 km

Eccup Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lots of Greylag geese some pied and grey wagtails

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33.2 km

The Donkey Sanctuary Linham

Highlight • Rest Area

Fabulous sanctuary for donkeys. There’s a cafe and gift shop. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. You have to book now though and only open Saturdays

Tip by

33.6 km

Reefer Plantation

Forest

35.9 km

Headingley Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

Yet another club - if you're into gold you've got it made.

Tip by

40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

5.16 km

3.93 km

962 m

914 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

5.38 km

565 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Eccup Reservoir loop from Horsforth

St John the Baptist Church, Back Church Lane

York Gate Garden

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Alwoodley Golf Course

Shadwell History Trails

Eccup Reservoir

The Donkey Sanctuary Linham

Headingley Golf Club

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