Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

Ledston

Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop

Easy

4.8

(19)

107

hikers

Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop

01:41

6.59km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 948 m for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.47 km

Fairburn Ings RSPB Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Fairburn Ings is a former coal mining site that is now a nature reserve of grassland, deciduous woodland, wetlands and lagoons.

Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings

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6.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

416 m

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

October 18, 2024,Fairburn Ings (Pushchair)

Pushchair friendly, good gravel and riveside paths all the way. Some inclines/declines but nothing strenuous. Visitor centre sells ice creams, basic hot drinks and treats. Baby changing and toilets at visitor centre.