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A Canal, Two Universities and a train station

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Overview

Come and join us walking up the Leeds to Liverpool Canal to Kirkstall Abbey, up to Beckett Park Campus and Along the ridgeway to Hyde Park and back to the train Station.

The paths are paved but can be muddy in places.

 

Monday, 21 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
15.7km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
167m / 548ft
Type:
circular

We will stop for lunch enroute so please pack a pack lunch and there will be opportunities to stop in a coffee shop at the end for some cake 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 29921 33281
Nearest postcode:
LS1 4DT
what3words:
curve.fight.dress
Start time:
9:30 am

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