Description of a 13 and a bit mile walk from Wakefield to Leeds. Across the countryside, along canalised rivers, and through the little towns and villages ringing the conurbation. Then past Amazon warehouses, across the M62 and up the River Aire path to get into the heart of the city. Part four of the four day walk from Manchester to Leeds. Continue reading Wakefield – Leeds (Manchester to Leeds Day 4)
Description of a 17 mile walk from Penistone to Wakefield. Across rolling, wooded and hilly countryside. Past Yorkshire Sculpture Park and across the Calder and Heble Navigation. Part three of the four day walk from Manchester to Leeds Continue reading Penistone – Wakefield (Manchester to Leeds Day 3)
Description of a 15 mile walk from Manchester to Glossop. Initially along canals then across hillsides on the edge of the Peak District. Part one of the four day walk from Manchester to Leeds Continue reading Manchester – Glossop (Manchester to Leeds Day 1)
Outline of a planned walking route from Manchester to Leeds, along canal towpaths, across the Peak District via the Trans Pennine Trail, then north from Penistone to Wakefield via the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, before walking up the Aire Navigation to the centre of Leeds Continue reading Walking from Manchester to Leeds
12 walks across the English Midlands celebrating the first year of the website Walk Midlands a guide to day walks in the English Midlands accessible without a car, for walkers interested in all aspects of the region’s people, landscape and history being published. Continue reading 12 Months of Walk Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority are thinking about creating a West Midlands Walking Trail. They want members of the public to have a say in shaping it. Find details of the survey and consultation groups here. Continue reading Help Shape the Proposed West Midlands County Walking Trail
Walks from the Walk Midlands collection that show how to reach days out and attractions across the Midlands on public and transport and foot without a car. Continue reading Days Out Without A Car in the English Midlands
England’s two pound single bus fares policy is being extended for another three months until 30th June 2023. Most Midlands bus routes are to cost two pounds regardless of distance or location. Continue reading England’s £2 Single Bus Fares Extended Until 30th June 2023
Going off for a day’s walking is wonderful. However, there are times when you don’t want to head back and … Continue reading Three Long Distance Walk Ideas in the English Midlands
Between 1st January and 31st March 2023 the price of single bus fares on most operators in England is being capped at £2.00. Continue reading Two Pound Single Bus Fares Until 31/03/23
