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Rother Valley Country Park

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:July 7, 2021
Post category:Days out Lakes and Reservoirs Yorkshire
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Rother Valley Country Park is based just a few minutes drive off the M1, just South of Sheffield in Rotherham. It is jammed packed with outdoor activities for families, and…

Three ways to enjoy a walk around Skelton Lake, Leeds

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:September 13, 2020
Post category:Lakes and Reservoirs Perfect for Little Bikes Rothwell & Woodlesford Yorkshire
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Skelton Lake Tucked away between a motorway and a tip, a visit to Skelton Lake is no doubt at the bottom of your agenda. But it really shouldn’t be, it’s…

Bronte Falls Circular Walk

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:August 26, 2020
Post category:Lakes and Reservoirs Yorkshire
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This beautiful Bronte Falls Circular walk starts at Haworth and takes you through Penistone Country Park, to give wonderful views over Lower Laithe Reservoir. The falls themselves are a great…

Adventure Trail in Roundhay Park

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:August 1, 2020
Post category:Lakes and Reservoirs Leeds Story, character and adventure walks Yorkshire
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It's been on my radar a while that the Friends of Roundhay Park had created some free childrens trails around the Park, so with a sunny day forecast, we decided…

Langsett Reservoir (3miles)

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:June 13, 2020
Post category:Hills and Mountains Lakes and Reservoirs Woodlands and Forests Yorkshire
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This walk is simply awesome. It’s the perfect combination of views, woodland and moorland. If you’re unsure whether the drive is worth it for a 3 mile walk, I’m telling…

St Aidans RSPB Reserve

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:June 11, 2020
Post category:Buggy Walk Lakes and Reservoirs Leeds Perfect for Little Bikes Rivers and Canals RSPB Yorkshire
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Who'd have thought that this forming mining site would turn into such a great place for a family walk? Find wonderful views, beautiful wetlands and of course, lots of birds!…

Walton Colliery Nature Park

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:June 6, 2020
Post category:Buggy Walk Lakes and Reservoirs Perfect for Little Bikes Wakefield Yorkshire
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Wakefield delivers again. You'd be hard pressed to find a prettier nature reserve. Stunning lakes, gorgeous wildflowers and pretty woodland. Location: Walton, Wakefield. Webpage here. Parking: Car park off Shay…

Eccup Reservoir, North Leeds (4.5 miles)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:November 2, 2019
Post category:Lakes and Reservoirs Leeds Yorkshire
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If you're living in North Leeds, you've no doubt tried this walk before... it's perfect if you want to feel that you've escaped from the bustle but don't want to…

Pugneys and Sandal Castle

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:August 13, 2019
Post category:Lakes and Reservoirs Wakefield Yorkshire
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This is a great walk to start little legs off on hills! It's a lovely walk round the lake and the walk up to Sandal Castle gives fab views over…

Swinsty (3 miles) & Fewston (4 miles) Reservoirs

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:August 10, 2019
Post category:Buggy Walk Lakes and Reservoirs Leeds Perfect for Little Bikes Yorkshire
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These gorgeous reservoirs North of Otley are perfect for pram walks and give fab views. I'd say Fewston is more picturesque, but Swinsty is shorter with better views over the…