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Following the tracks around the estate, this is a good one to try with a buggy (although it can get very muddy after wet weather). If you’re a welly-lover then this is a great walk all year round. Map of this 3km Temple Newsam Walk here.
The walk takes you past the house and downhill to the estate woodland. Pass below Little Temple before heading on a farm track which brings you back into Temple Newsam behind the Rose Garden and the beautiful ponds. More information on this walk available on the Muddy Boots Mummy Blog.
The unlikely destination of a service station has proved extremely popular with walkers! Skelton Lake services is unsurprisingly positioned right next to Skelton Lake, which you can easily approach from Woodlesford, Rothwell Country Park or from Temple Newsam (although be aware there’s a steep ascent on the way back). A walk from Temple Newsam House, around the Lake and back again comes in at around 7km. Route map available here.
Enjoy some of the best views that the estate has to offer with this absolutely beautiful walk. It’s less than 5km but has so much variety to enjoy! Unsurprisingly with a walk with views, there are a number of hills! This walk is definitely not suitable for buggies with a few stiles, steps and steep woodland sections, and can be muddy in wetter weather. Map of the Temple Newsam Views walk here.
A 5km circuit of the golf course can be found by following this route; From the House, head down the path with the gardens on the right towards the motorway. You’ll go downhill, and at the point the path goes under the motorway, turn right onto the concrete path that is adjacent to the motorway. After approximately 500m, you’ll see a signposted footpath forking off to the right into the woodland. Follow this path, eventually it bends to the right and you’ll see the golf course on your right hand side. Keep following the signposts, turning right across the golf course and following the track to the road from Halton to Temple Newsam House. You can cross and walk through the North Plantation back, or just stay on the road.
There is a fair chunk of woodland to explore at Temple Newsam. It’s great for toddlers and little legs- just let them choose the path and get lost in the magic charms (you might even spot the deer!).
My suggestion for walking in the woodland at Temple Newsam is by entering the estate off Bullerthorpe Lane and joining one of the paths (there is a marked nature trail). Don’t take a buggy, there are a number of steps around 🙂 Find some true hidden treasures lurking in the trees.
For more walks around South Leeds, try these blogs!
