The Hollies Adventure Challenge

Walks, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
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The Hollies Adventure Challenge

Weetwood, West Yorkshire

by mtormey

  • 1 hour / 1.4km
  • 21

The Hollies is an extensive Victorian hillside woodland garden. A challenging walk, but perfect for taking in the lushness of the forest.

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Parking
  • Hilly & steep
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for The Hollies Adventure Challenge
  1. Step 1: Welcome to the Hollies! This circular route begins at the car park off Weetwood Lane (LS16 5PA). The 1, 6, 8, and 27 buses stop on Otley Road, at the Glen Road stop. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the Hollies from there.

  2. Step 2: A true hidden gem, the Hollies is a woodland park with tons of paths to explore. We'll show you one loop around the park, but there's so much more to discover, too.

  3. From the paved open area of the car park, look for the metal gate here, to the right of a green bench. Head inside.

    Step 3: From the paved open area of the car park, look for the metal gate here, to the right of a green bench. Head inside.

  4. Just in the gardens, head towards the far left edge of the hedges, where you'll find...

    Step 4: Just in the gardens, head towards the far left edge of the hedges, where you'll find...

  5. ... a set of steps. Head down.

    Step 5: ... a set of steps. Head down.

  6. Find this opening at the bottom, and continue along the path towards the metal post.

    Step 6: Find this opening at the bottom, and continue along the path towards the metal post.

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