Leeds to Kirkstall Forge Walk
River walk
A walk of about 4.5 miles along the River Aire from Leeds station to Kirkstall Forge station. Take the train to Leeds, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Kirkstall Forge.
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Train back
- 12min
The walk
From Leeds station, walk to the River Aire and follow the riverside path for 4.3 miles to Kirkstall Forge. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.1 miles away (about 0.1 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Kirkstall Forge back to Leeds take from 12min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Leeds from the cities
- YorkFrom 28min
- SheffieldFrom 49min
- DurhamFrom 1hr 18min
- ManchesterFrom 1hr 22min
- NewcastleFrom 1hr 35min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 43min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 48min
- NottinghamFrom 1hr 53min
Good to know
How long is the Leeds to Kirkstall Forge walk?
About 4.5 miles from station to station: 4.3 miles along the River Aire and 0.1 miles away (about 0.1 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Leeds to Kirkstall Forge?
About 1.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Kirkstall Forge to Leeds?
By train: the quickest journey from Kirkstall Forge back to Leeds takes 12min.
How do you get to Leeds by train?
Leeds is 28min from York, 49min from Sheffield, 1hr 18min from Durham and 2hr 16min from London by train.