Canal and River Waterside Wander

Walks, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

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  • Welcome to Kirkstall Forge station! Our walk begins here. There’s half-hourly rail service between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square.

    Step 1: Welcome to Kirkstall Forge station! Our walk begins here. There’s half-hourly rail service between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square.

  • At the station, take the staircase or lift over the tracks, following the signs for trains to Shipley and Bradford. No ticket required.

    Step 2: At the station, take the staircase or lift over the tracks, following the signs for trains to Shipley and Bradford. No ticket required.

  • About halfway down the opposite platform, take the ramp off to the left to exit the station.

    Step 3: About halfway down the opposite platform, take the ramp off to the left to exit the station.

  • At the bottom of the ramp, continue straight through the gate.

    Step 4: At the bottom of the ramp, continue straight through the gate.

  • The fingerpost has many destinations! You're going left, towards the Leeds & Liverpool canal.

    Step 5: The fingerpost has many destinations! You're going left, towards the Leeds & Liverpool canal.

  • The path here is wide and paved, a lovely stretch of quiet greenery.

    Step 6: The path here is wide and paved, a lovely stretch of quiet greenery.

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