Great and Little Preston

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Leeds

England

Great and Little Preston

Billy Woods rock formation, Kippax Credit: derek dye

Great and Little Preston is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, in northern England. It is situated approximately 8 miles east of the city of Leeds and falls within the administrative district of Leeds. The parish is made up of two distinct villages, Great Preston and Little Preston, which are located next to each other.

Great Preston is the larger of the two villages and has a population of around 1,500 residents. It is a predominantly residential area with a mix of housing styles, ranging from traditional stone cottages to more modern developments. The village also has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub.

Little Preston is a smaller village with a population of around 500 residents. It is also primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing styles similar to Great Preston. The village has a more rural feel, with open fields and countryside surrounding it. There are limited amenities in Little Preston, but residents have easy access to the facilities in Great Preston.

Both villages benefit from their close proximity to Leeds, which offers a wide range of employment, educational, and recreational opportunities. The area is well-connected by road, with the A1(M) motorway and the M1 motorway both within a short drive. Public transportation is also available, with regular bus services connecting the villages to Leeds and other nearby towns.

Overall, Great and Little Preston offer a peaceful and picturesque setting, with a strong sense of community and easy access to the amenities of larger towns and cities.

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Great and Little Preston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.760608/-1.397724 or Grid Reference SE3929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Billy Woods rock formation, Kippax

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Crossing Brecks Lane

The Lines Way is a cycle path from Garforth to Allerton Bywater along the former railway line. It is designated as part of National Cycle Network route 697.

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The Lines Way near Sparrowhall Farm

The Lines Way is a cycle path from Garforth to Allerton Bywater along the former railway line. It is designated as part of National Cycle Network route 697.

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Fields near Kippax

Looking towards Kippax from the Lines Way path along the former railway line.

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Lines Way to the west of Kippax

The Lines Way is a cycle path from Garforth to Allerton Bywater along the former railway line. It is designated as part of National Cycle Network route 697.

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Field near Kippax

Looking towards Kippax from The Lines Way, a path along the old railway line.

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Cycle path to Allerton Bywater

The Lines Way is a cycle path from Garforth to Allerton Bywater along the former railway line. It is designated as part of National Cycle Network route 697.

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Pond beside The Lines Way

The Lines Way is a cycle path from Garforth to Allerton Bywater along the former railway line. It is designated as part of National Cycle Network route 697.

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Above Townclose Wood

Looking towards Kippax from The Lines Way.

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Cycle path from Garforth

The Lines Way is a cycle path from Garforth to Allerton Bywater along the former railway line. It is designated as part of National Cycle Network route 697.

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Cycle path to Garforth

The Lines Way is a cycle path from Garforth to Allerton Bywater along the former railway line. It is designated as part of National Cycle Network route 697.

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