From peaceful woodland trails and scenic parks to canal towpaths, these are the walks Leeds readers say are worth getting your walking boots on for.
We asked our readers to tell us their favourite walks in and around Leeds – and you came back with plenty of suggestions.
Some people opted for well-known beauty spots, while others recommended quieter corners of the city and longer routes along the canals.
Here are 13 of the best walks recommended by Yorkshire Evening Post readers.
1. The Leeds Liverpool Canal
The top pick from our readers was a walk along the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Paul Williams recommended the route from Apperley Bridge to Rodley and back, while Lovemore Vurombe loves the stretch from Shipley all the way to Pontefract. Lucy Mullins said: "Along the canal on a sunny day, I did 14 miles last year." | Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Temple Newsam
Locals think Temple Newsam estate is one of Leeds' best gems for a walk. For a quieter stroll, Steve Grubb suggested Temple Newsam woods, describing them as “nice and quiet away from the busy area around the house and ponds”. | Gerard Binks
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3. Roundhay Park
With its 700 acres of rolling parkland, lakes and woodland, it's no surprise that Leeds' biggest park was a popular choice with our readers. Marjorie Paine recommended the classic walk “round the lake in Roundhay Park.” | James Hardisty
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4. Middleton Park
Paul Cockcroft picked Middleton Park, describing it as “awesome” and adding that his walk comes with “full English breakfast mashings” at the lakeside cafe. | James Hardisty
5. Trans Pennine Trail
Steven Barker suggested the Trans Pennine Trail, starting his walk “from the Royal Armouries”. The Garforth to Woodlesford section is a particularly scenic part of the trail, offering countryside views. | Terry Carrott
6. Woodlesford Lock
Chris Makin's favourite route in Leeds is along the Aire and Calder Navigation to Woodlesford Lock. It's a picturesque and family-friendly route. | Simon Hulme