My Day Out: Leeds - Kirkstall

I had a day off work on Tuesday and decided that I really wanted to do something nice with it... or at least something full stop! Often I have a day off and end up having a lie in, not getting dressed and ready until the afternoon, pottering around and before I realise its already getting to the evening and I have pretty much wasted the day. So, with that in mind, I am trying to make my days off more activity-based and a bit more interesting!

I have lived in Leeds around 6 months now and haven't really explored anywhere other that the area that I live and the city centre, so we decided we would walk along the Leeds-Liverpool canal and head to Kirkstall (home of Kirkstall brewery and Kirkstall Abbey - if you were interested)

It was a fairly nice day, not too hot for walking and not raining, so we headed along the water's edge. The walk itself is around 4 miles and at a leisurely pace only takes an hour or so.
Our desination at the end was The Bridge Inn at Kirkstall, where we stopped for lunch before heading back. I would definitely recommend the framboise (raspberry beer)

It was just a really pleasant afternoon and felt really good to be outside, getting some fresh air and exploring our local area. Leeds itself is a busy, hectic city, so it was really nice to see a bit of nature and 'countryside' without having to travel. Also, it costs nothing to go for a really nice walk!

I've added some pictures for you to have a little look at.

Thanks for reading. Hopefully I will be able to plan some more interesting days off and write them up too :)

Speak soon
Kirsty x