Walking groups and routes near Leeds
Looking for friendly weekend walking groups near Leeds? Compare the usual day, pace and distance when searching for a group. These route ideas around north Leeds, Wakefield and nearby West Yorkshire can help you decide what to suggest next.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Hardcastle Crags mill walk (riverside)
Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
A short National Trust woodland walk beside Hebden Water from the lower Midgehole car park to Gibson Mill, a restored 19th-century mill with a café. Uneven, sometimes muddy paths with steps and stepping stones.
2 km / 1.2 milesAbout 60 minutesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Rocky sections
- Steps
- Narrow paths
- Fords or stepping stones
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Hardcastle Crags mill walk (riverside), opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures or diversions listed on the property page. Countryside open dawn to dusk. Parking for non-members: the property page states £5 up to 4 hours or £8 all day. Seasonal dog-lead rules apply.
Route facts from the National Trust Hardcastle Crags pages. © National Trust.
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Hardcastle Crags mill walk (upper woodland)
Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
A short but demanding one-way National Trust woodland walk from Upper Midgehole car park over the higher slopes of Hardcastle Crags, past Slurring Rock, down to Gibson Mill.
2 km / 1.2 milesAbout 30 minutesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Steps
- Stiles
- Narrow paths
- Fords or stepping stones
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Hardcastle Crags mill walk (upper woodland), opens a new tabSources and what to check
No notices were listed on the National Trust trail page on the research date. Car parks are cash only. Not a live guarantee; check before visiting.
Route facts from the National Trust Hardcastle Crags trail page.
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Meanwood Valley Trail
Meanwood Valley, north Leeds, West Yorkshire
A waymarked linear trail from Woodhouse Moor near Leeds city centre, through Meanwood Park and Adel and Scotland Woods, to Golden Acre Park, with buses back to the start.
11 km / 6.8 milesAbout 120 minutesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Rocky sections
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Pub
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Meanwood Valley Trail, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current closure source checked. Parts use permissive paths.
Route facts from Discover Leeds and Leeds City Council. Start coordinates from Historic England listing data.
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Nostell Obelisk walk
Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire
An easy circular National Trust stroll through Nostell's landscaped parkland near Wakefield, passing meadow edges and woodland to Obelisk Lodge before returning to the house.
3.2 km / 2 milesAbout 60 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Grass or field paths
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Changing Places toilet
- Café
- Picnic area
- Car parking
- Accessible parking bays
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Nostell Obelisk walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
Estate reopened 26 October 2026 after a storm closure. Parkland free, parking £5 for non-members. Grass section may be unsuitable after wet weather.
Route facts from the National Trust Nostell pages. © National Trust.
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How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
New to walking with a group?
Can I look for walking groups near me?
Yes. Search using your town or full UK postcode, then compare a group’s usual pace, distance and walking day. You can browse public groups without signing in, and create an account when you want to ask to join.
Do I need an existing walking group?
No. Look for a group in your area, or bring friends and neighbours together in a new one. NextRamble helps you compare ideas and vote on your next walk, alongside the conversations you already have elsewhere.
Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.