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Great Outdoors
Walks, adventure and outdoor events across West Yorkshire's Pennines. Find outdoor activities in Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.
From Pennine hills to outdoor festivals, West Yorkshire's great outdoors lets your rural soul get away without going far away.
Walks that range from a gentle canal towpath to a proper hill climb. Open air concerts and art installations that use the landscape instead of just sitting in front of it. Adventure activities for people who want more than a stroll in the park.
People want to disconnect, recharge and step away from their screen to an open sky. West Yorkshire delivers that without needing a long drive to get there.
Find your walk, your view, or your outdoor event, and get out there.
Great Outdoors Events
Enrich Your Inner Self: Poetry, Nature and Walking -…
21 Oct 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Leeds: The Dark Side Tour - Halloween Walking Tour -…
30 Sept - 31 Oct 12.00pm - 8.30pm
Great Outdoors Stories & Inspiration
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best walks in West Yorkshire?
Calderdale and Kirklees have the most moorland and reservoir walks, though every district has green space close to its centre.
What outdoor events are on in West Yorkshire?
Open air concerts, art installations, adventure activities and countryside festivals, across all five districts.
Is the Pennine countryside close to Leeds and Bradford?
Yes, open moorland sits within a short drive of both city centres. Getting their by public transport is easy as well via Huddersfield and Halifax.