The picturesque ruins of Kirkstall Abbey are beautiful all year around for a stroll with the family. The stunning landscape even caught the eye of artist J. M. W. Turner and inspired some of his works.placeholder image
The picturesque ruins of Kirkstall Abbey are beautiful all year around for a stroll with the family. The stunning landscape even caught the eye of artist J. M. W. Turner and inspired some of his works. | Tony Johnson

14 stunning countryside walks around Leeds to try this Autumn

As the mornings and evenings start to draw in and the vibrant colours of the city’s landscape transforms, the YEP takes a look at some of our favourite autumnal walks.

We asked our reporting team to recommend a selection of some of their favourite treks to soak up the beauty of our city.

From the striking landscape of Ilkley Moor through to Pudsey’s Post Hill - named very aptly after this newspaper - we’ve got you covered for recommendations.

So if you fancy a walk with friends and family through the countryside or in some of our favourite parks here are just a few of our city’s treasures.

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