Things to Do around Harewood

Harewood offers opportunities for touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and jogging. The region features historic parklands, ancient woodlands, and rolling hills, providing varied terrain for exploration.

Harewood features 4 routes on komoot, with more than 6,000 visitors having shared their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars.

Harewood offers touring cycling routes through quiet country lanes and historic parkland. An example is the Harewood Estate – Harewood House loop, which is 10.3 miles (16.6 km) long. More information is available in the Cycling around Harewood guide.

Harewood provides scenic country roads suitable for road cycling, including routes with climbs towards Eccup Reservoir. The area has hosted major cycling events like the Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Harewood guide.

Bridleways and tracks throughout the Harewood Estate are suitable for mountain biking. An Eccup and Harewood Mountain Bike Ride offers a 9.7-mile (15.6 km) route with views of deer. The MTB Trails around Harewood guide provides further details.

Harewood offers extensive hiking and walking trails, including the Harewood House loop, which is 4.9 miles (7.9 km) long. The estate is crossed by long-distance routes such as the Leeds Country Way. Additional information can be found in the Hiking around Harewood guide.

Many routes in Harewood are suitable for various fitness levels, with some paths being easily accessible. The Easy hikes around Harewood guide highlights less challenging options.

Harewood features the 4,000-acre Harewood Estate, including 140 acres of gardens designed by Capability Brown. Notable features include the 32-acre Harewood Lake, ancient woodlands, and the 14th-century Harewood Castle Ruins.

The Harewood Estate has specific rules regarding dogs, often requiring them to be on leads in certain areas. It is advisable to check the official Harewood website for current dog policies before visiting.

Facilities like the Muddy Boots Cafe are available for refreshments within the Harewood Estate. Other cafes and pubs are located in nearby villages.

Komoot offers several guides for Harewood, including Cycling around Harewood, Hiking around Harewood, Road Cycling Routes around Harewood, MTB Trails around Harewood, and Running Trails around Harewood.

The official website for Harewood Estate is harewood.org. For inquiries, the Harewood House Trust can be reached by phone at 0113 218 1010 or 0113 218 1000.