Wigton Knowle

Wigton Knowle is a forest in Alwoodley, Leeds, England. Wigton Knowle is situated nearby to the neighborhood Alwoodley Gates, as well as near Primley Park.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Moor Allerton Library and Eccup Reservoir.

Moor Allerton Library

Library

Photo: Betty Longbottom, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Eccup Reservoir

Reservoir

Photo: ben dalton, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Eccup Reservoir is a reservoir in Alwoodley, a suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, near the village of Eccup. It was first constructed in 1843, and expanded to its present size in 1897.

Moortown Golf Club

Golf course

Photo: Chemical Engineer, Public domain.

Moortown Golf Club is a golf club located in Alwoodley, near Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1909, and the championship golf course was designed by Alister MacKenzie.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North East and North West.

North East Leeds is the north-eastern portion of the city of Leeds. This part of Leeds is one of the wealthiest parts of the city with many leafy, affluent districts and suburbs, as well as trendy areas such as Chapel Allerton.

North West

Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

North West Leeds is a large and diverse part of the city of Leeds, extending from Burley out as far as Guiseley and the city's airport. It is especially popular with students in areas such as Burley and Hyde Park where the accommodation is cheap and close to the university.