Leeds city centre to Thwaite Mill

Postcode for your walk:

LS10 1RP (Thwaite Mill) or
LS1 4BR (City Centre)

Distance:

More than 5 miles (>8km)

How long does the full route take:

1-2 hours

What is the terrain like?

Mostly concrete, grass and dry footpath

Difficulty rating of the walk (balancing distance, terrain and gradient)?

1 out of 5

Is the walk suitable for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users? (difficult to navigate terrain, stiles etc.)

One narrow (Skelton) bridge section and couple of sets of steps at Leeds centre end.

How do you access the walk by public transport?

Starting in Leeds City Centre, the canal is a 4 minute walk from the train station.

Is parking available?

Yes, car park or parking area (free)

Are there toilets or a café?

Cafe and shops

Child and dog friendly?

Suitable for little feet and dog friendly (on lead)

Anything else you feel is useful to add?

You can start this walk either at Thwaite Mill car park or in Leeds City centre. As the route is linear return, you can set the distance you want to walk really easily.

If you start in Leeds city centre I would suggest visiting the gothic Victorian Dark Arches which are often missed when visiting Leeds. Leeds train station is very close (ie above) the Dark Arches (Dark Neville Street).

Also worth visiting are Royal Armouries and Thwaite Mill, both of which are along this route. The steel bridge (see photo above) at Knostrop Weir sometimes hums in the wind!

This walk is also good for cycling and you can cycle further in either direction to enjoy a longer ride.