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Overview

A relaxed summer evening walk linking up green spaces to the north of Kirkstall Abbey, passing through Beckett Park and Hawksworth Wood.

Thursday, 17 July 2025
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
125m / 410ft
Type:
circular

The 33 and 34 buses pass outside Kirkstall Abbey from Leeds city centre. Car parking is available adjacent to Abbey House Museum.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 25940 36126
Nearest postcode:
LS5 3EH
what3words:
chins.wipes.garden
Start time:
7:00 pm

Meet outside the Abbey Visitor Centre

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE