Get Immersed in Hawksworth Wood

Walks, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
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Get Immersed in Hawksworth Wood

Horsforth, Leeds

by mtormey

  • 45 minutes / 1.7km
  • 19

A short circular walk, taking in the gorgeous secret Hawksworth Wood. It feels like Jurassic Park, the forest is so lush. Come along!

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Welcome to Horsforth! Our walk begins at The Bridge (LS18 4HN). There's frequent bus service from Leeds City Centre and Horsforth Station.

    Step 1: Welcome to Horsforth! Our walk begins at The Bridge (LS18 4HN). There's frequent bus service from Leeds City Centre and Horsforth Station.

  2. When you're ready, let's head out. Facing the front door of the pub, turn left to cross Hawksworth Road and continue down Butcher Hill.

    Step 2: When you're ready, let's head out. Facing the front door of the pub, turn left to cross Hawksworth Road and continue down Butcher Hill.

  3. The pavement is a bit narrow here, but luckily we'll get off it really soon.

    Step 3: The pavement is a bit narrow here, but luckily we'll get off it really soon.

  4. Cross over Oil Mill Beck, also known as Horsforth Beck, down in the gulley below.

    Step 4: Cross over Oil Mill Beck, also known as Horsforth Beck, down in the gulley below.

  5. Just a bit further on, there's a fingerpost and some steps. Ignore this and continue straight.

    Step 5: Just a bit further on, there's a fingerpost and some steps. Ignore this and continue straight.

  6. Almost immediately after, at the next fingerpost, turn right.

    Step 6: Almost immediately after, at the next fingerpost, turn right.

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