Another weekend, another National Trust Trail!! Longshaw, in the Peaks is an absolutely fantastic place to head to for gorgeous walking trails and outdoor adventures for children. The Boggarts trail…
A great walk which follows the easy canal path and back in the other direction along the river Aire. With decent pubs at Apperley Bridge and Calverley you have a…
This great section of the trail takes you on a path between the canal and River Aire past Thwaite Mills. From here you can take a train back to the…
This might only be a short walk, but it's got lots to explore along the way! Route: Found on the following website: http://west-leeds-country-park-and-green-gateways.webplus.net/doorstep_walk2_bramley_fall.html. The paths are signposted at key points.…
Wakefield Council have some AMAZING resources for walking, and this route is based on one of their suggested Health Walks. It's a lovely flat route, with lots to see and…
Over the Easter weekend we visited this stunning wood. Of course, it helped that the weather was fantastic, but aside from that, the surroundings were truly beautiful, and Jess found…
I'm not particularly a 'bird person'. In fact, flashbacks from Hitchcock's The Birds result in me still flinching when there's too many of them around me. So an RSPB nature…
This walk is perfect for little legs who enjoy exploring woodland, climbing and balancing! Jess loved it (despite a mishap in the stream!) and it's perfectly placed for a stop…
This short circular walk at Woodlesford Lock is a family favourite, with the excitement of canal boats, Locks, ducks and some fantastic sculptures. Distance: The Woodlesford Lock walk is just…
Distance: 4.7 miles/ 7.5km; shorter & longer walks possible- check out their website! Route: https://boltonabbey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Cavendish_to_Barden_Bridge.pdf Facilities: Parking a little pricey but worth it and plenty there. There's a cafe at…
