The Great Ginnel in Headingley

Explore the ways in which rural footpaths have become fossilised as urban ginnels, as green fields were developed into a built environment. The Great Ginnel is united by two footpaths, which are both long and ancient, two miles and medieval. From Hyde Park (Wrangthorn, as was) we shall make our way through a series of ginnels to the site of the medieval Wood Mill. Thence, we continue north, beside the Beck, then over fields and through ginnels, until we arrive (almost) at Weetwood Hall. A journey of two miles and nearly a thousand years…

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

1000 | Fully booked

Location & directions

Hyde Park Pub, 2 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2AS

Contact on day:

Richard Tyler

Telephone number:

+447791609740

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

**Please note that this event is pre-booked** Please contact the organiser if you know in good time that you will be unable to attend as there may be a waiting list and someone else can take your place. Please do not attend if you have not booked.

Booking contact name:

Richard Tyler

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking closes:

18 Aug 2024 04:03 PM

Accessibility details

Demanding walking conditions throughout, rough ground, some steep slopes/steps, slippery surfaces after rain, stout shoes are advised; not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties.

Additional information

Richard Tyler will be outside the Hyde Park pub from 09.45 onwards. The walk will end near The Stables Pub at Weetwood Hall where refreshments and toilets are available.

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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