Drovers Court is well located for local trips on foot, with all of Micklefield within a manageable walking distance from the new homes. So, whether you are nipping to the local school, pub, church or convenience store, you could slip on a pair of comfy shoes rather than grabbing the car keys. The proximity of the train station also makes it easy to get your steps in during your commute to work.
Alternatively, if you’re looking to get out for a leisurely walk then you’re ideally located for that too, with both Hartley Wood and Highroyds Wood close by. You can access a wide range of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) immediately from Drovers Court, leading to a variety of local destinations that are great for a leisurely walk. View an interactive map of the PRoW in Leeds by clicking here.
To help illustrate the location of a range of nearby destinations we have pulled together this handy map. Clicking on a marker will allow to plan a route from Drovers Court, helping you to understand how long it may take to get around the local area on foot rather than jumping in the car.
Planning a journey on foot
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route on foot, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the website or app will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
A good tool to use is Google Maps. Simply select the ‘directions’ option, enter your trip start and end point, then be sure to choose the walking icon from the travel options available.
Ramblers UK is a charity that focuses on promoting walking in the UK. Their website allows you to search for local walking routes, groups and events. A great way to discover more of the local area!
Why walk?
It goes without saying that walking has always been a great way of getting around, but the benefits of doing so can often be overlooked. Walking offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings, but also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion. Have a read of our article on why walking or cycling can benefit more than your health.
For more information on walking routes, groups and resources check out our useful links and resources page.