Trying to keep active during this second national lockdown?
The current restrictions require everyone in England to stay at home unless it is for a specific reason
However, we can still exercise outdoors in lockdown meaning we can explore the most beautiful walking routes in West Yorkshire with our free time.
There are some truly fantastic walking routes near Bradford; not only do they allow you to keep active, they also let you explore places in the area which you might not have visited before.
A representative of the Rambler’s Bradford Group spoke to the Telegraph and Argus.
He said: “Everyone thinks Bradford is such a built up area without any greenery.
“Once you get out your car, you can walk for miles and visit some beautiful places.
You can embark on these walks with the people you live with, or you can meet up with one person from another household.
Here are five walking routes to embark on during lockdown:
Judy Woods, Bradford
(Photo: Geograph/Christine Johnstone)
When asked where the best place to walk through in Autumn is, the Rambler’s Bradford Group representiative had one clear answer- Judy Woods.
The said: “There are loads of walking routes in the woods and the colours on the trees are just beautiful.
“It’s also serene and tranquil.”
One route can be found on the Bradford.Gov website and it can be completed in around an hour.
The trail starts at Park Bottom and takes you past Royds Hall Farm.
Keighley Moor, Keighley
This walking route is just thirty minutes away from Bradford.
The circular walk is around six miles long and starts at Morkin Bridge.
However, the terrain is a little rough and suited to more experienced walkers who have the physical capability to do the walk.
On the walk, you will eventually meet the Pennine Way and pass the dry stone wall on Old Bess Hill.
During the journey, you will also come across the Hitching Stone.
You can find the full route online.
Eccleshill History Trail,
(Photo: Geograph/Humphrey Bolton)
Do you want to get outdoors and also learn a bit of history on the way?
This walk will take around two hours to complete and it will take you to some of the most culturally significant locations in Eccleshill.
On the route, you will walk past The Quaker House and the burial ground of Salem Chapel.
If you are a fan of gothic buildings, St Luke’s Church is also on the route.
Above the Aire Valley
This four mile walk starts at Keighley Railway Station on Bradford Road.
The most difficult part of the walk is through Park Wood as you will be required to take on a steep uphill walk.
You will also pass Laithe Farm on your walk and also the ‘Druids Altar’ boulder.
Keep your eyes peeled for the carved sculptures in the woodland areas which are hidden among the trees in the St Ives estate.
Lady Blantyre’s Rock, Bingley
(Photo: Geograph/Stephen Craven)
This route is a 20 minute drive from Bradford.
It’s around five miles long and is a circular route which loops back on itself.
The walk starts at Keighley Railway Station and takes you to Lady Blantyre’s Rock; this rock was Lady Blantyre’s (Mother-in-Law of William Busfeild Ferrand) favourite place to sit.
This route also takes you through Park Wood Top and disused quarries.
You can find the full route online.
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