We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Stephen D.
We start the walk going past the impressive Tudor country house of Temple Newsam, through its extensive parkland and into woodland which with a bit of luck will be carpeted with bluebells 🪻. This takes us to Skelton Lakes country park, a haven for waterfowl 🪿 in land reclaimed from a former mine working, and on to the banks of the Aire & Calder Navigation canal where we will stop for lunch, and may see some rowers 🚣🏻 on the water.
After lunch, we return to Temple Newsam by way of The Avenue, the long driveway giving a great view of the house, and then past the fishponds to the riotous colours of the Rhododendron walk 🌺
🅿️ Farm car parks at Temple Newsam, Leeds, LS15 0BG (keep left when entering the estate)
Pay & display, £4 all day
🚻 Toilets available at the start and end of the walk
🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times
🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch
🍰 After the walk, we can head to the café for tea and cake
Midlife Hikers is a Ramblers group for people in their 40s and 50s, and our walks are led by volunteers. Non-members are welcome to try us out for free for up to 3 walks but then we ask you to join the Ramblers
Farm car parks, Temple Newsam, Leeds, LS15 0BG
