Walks & Outdoors Events in Leeds
118 upcoming walks & outdoors events
Leeds offers a diverse walking landscape that extends far beyond its urban boundaries into the rugged Pennines and lush valleys of West Yorkshire. The city itself provides accessible starting points, with routes often beginning near City Square or at Leeds Trinity University before heading toward the moors. While Halifax Borough Market serves as a historic north-western hub for local enthusiasts, the real draw lies in the proximity to national parks and fell paths that invite exploration year-round. Walkers here find a mix of urban green spaces and dramatic natural scenery, catering to everyone from casual strollers seeking fresh air to serious hill walkers tackling challenging ascents. This scene is defined by its rich industrial heritage contrasting beautifully with untouched nature, creating unique opportunities for discovering hidden trails. Whether navigating the city centre or venturing into the countryside, visitors encounter a community deeply connected to the land surrounding this historic urban centre.
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 118 upcoming walks & outdoors events in Leeds, West Yorkshire, including 10 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEHeritage Open Day at Perennial's York Gate Garden
📍 York Gate Garden
FREEHeritage Open Days: Railway History Walk
📍 Wellington Central
Trip to Lichfield and Hoar Cross
📍 St Mary's Church, Whitkirk
Calderdale Festival of Food: A Taste of Halifax Market Food Tour
📍 Halifax Borough Market
Lotherton Hall: A Historic Tour of Yorkshire’s Edwardian Gem
📍 Lotherton
Open Doors - Friday 18 September 2026
📍 The Grammar School at Leeds
History Walk- RSPB St Aidan's
📍 RSPB St Aidan's
90min Boat trips at Leeds Dock
📍 Leeds locks
£8.00 - £20.00
FREEBehind the Scenes at Leeds City Archives (morning tour)
📍 West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds
Foraging Day - women's medicine focus - LEEDS
£103.63 - £228.23
FREEBoundaries, Bridges and Belonging (Heritage Open Days, Leeds 2026)
FREEBehind the Scenes at Leeds City Archives (afternoon tour)
📍 West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds
FREEWellbeing Bike Ride from TCV Hollybush
📍 TCV Hollybush Conservation Centre
Protest and riot in Leeds
📍 Leeds Civic Hall
£7.21 - £13.70
90min Boat trips St Aidans/Lemonroyd - Family Friendly - Bring your own
📍 Lemonroyd Lock
£8.00 - £20.00
Thors Cave Hike – Peak District (September)
📍 Peak District
£25.00
Leeds Walking Tour
📍 Black Prince Statue
£12.50
FREEGlobal Village Saturdays: Leeds City Walking Tour & Museum Visit
📍 Leeds Beckett University Rose Bowl Car Park
Family Canoeing Session
📍 West Leeds Activity Centre
£22.38
A FULL DAY CRUISING THE LEEDS AND LIVERPOOL CANAL, LEEDS TO RODLEY
📍 Water Lane Boathouse
£50.00
Family Paddleboarding Session
📍 West Leeds Activity Centre
£22.38
FREEGlobal Village City Walking Tour
📍 The Rose Bowl
FREE—
Behind the Scenes: History Tour
📍 Thackray Museum of Medicine
FREEPAS Finds Surgery - Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, Saturday 26th September 2026
📍 Kirkstall Abbey Visitor Centre
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Walks & Outdoors Events in Leeds — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant walks & outdoors scene in Leeds with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates walks & outdoors events from across Leeds, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many walks & outdoors events are on in Leeds?
There are currently 110+ upcoming walks & outdoors events in Leeds. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming walks & outdoors in the city.
Are there free walks & outdoors events in Leeds?
Yes — 10 of the current walks & outdoors listings in Leeds are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Walks & Outdoors Events in Leeds — Your Complete Guide
Leeds's outdoors and walking events calendar is a revelation, particularly for those who assume that city life means being cut off from nature. The city is surrounded by parks, canals, rivers, hills and green corridors that host a year-round programme of guided walks, nature days, cycling events and outdoor adventures.
Guided walks in and around Leeds cover everything from urban history and street art tours to wildflower foraging, birdwatching mornings, canal towpath ambles, and challenging hill walks in the surrounding countryside. Many are led by passionate local experts who bring the landscape alive with stories, ecology and history.
Running events, cycling sportives, wild swimming gatherings, and outdoor boot camps make use of the city's natural assets in a more active way, drawing participants of all fitness levels. Park runs — free, timed 5K events held every Saturday morning — are enormously popular and require only a free registration.
Outdoor events in Leeds are best enjoyed with appropriate footwear and clothing for changeable British weather. Many guided walks are free or donation-based, making them one of the most accessible activities in the city. Conservation volunteer days, clean-up events and citizen science projects also feature regularly in the Leeds outdoors calendar, combining fresh air with community purpose.