The Woodland & Waterside Walk

Walks, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

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