St Aidans RSPB Reserve
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!…
Walk to Hare Head from Bolton Abbey (7 miles)
This route is just fantastic. Add moorland walking and incredible views to the usual delights of Bolton Abbey and you have the perfect walk to take your family on a…
Walton Colliery Nature Park
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…
Lotherton Boundary Walk
We’ve visited Lotherton so many times before, but this was our first time walking the boundary route. It’s perfect for little walkers! Distance: 2km Website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/lotherton/ Parking: Field car park.…
Haw Park Wood Circular Walk (5.5km)
I can not recommend this fantastic little walk enough. It certainly helps trying it on a sunny day, with the fields glistening with yellow crop and the reservoir water sparkling…
Deffer Wood and Cannon Hall Circular Walk (4km)
This circular walk has got to be one of my absolute favourite family walks. Woodlands, scenery, animals.... this walk has it ALL. Today we weren’t able to enjoy the play…
A family walk at Billy Wood, Kippax
Billy Wood (or officially Townclose Hills Nature Reserve) may not be huge, but it’s perfect for little legs to have a potter and a picnic around glorious woodland and wildflower…
The best walks for toddlers around Leeds
My little boy is not only about to turn one (sob) but is also getting closer and closer to walking! I want him to get used to walking outdoors as…
Rothwell Pastures to Robin Hood Circular
This family friendly walk starts in Rothwell and takes you along the disused railway line towards Robin Hood. Plenty to see and easy terrain. Distance: 2 miles Route: Simple outline…
Heath Common and Goosehill circular, Wakefield (4miles)
It was almost exactly a year ago that we first tried this lovely walk from the beautiful Heath common. At 38 weeks pregnant though, we just took this 2.5 mile…