Wike
This article is about the hamlet near Leeds, West Yorkshire. For the Vermont radio station, see WIKE. For the village in Bradford, West Yorkshire, see Wyke.
Wike, looking North
Wike is a hamlet north of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough. The hamlet is situated north of Shadwell and Roundhay, West of Scarcroft and South of East Keswick. As well as those in Leeds, many people in Wike use amenities in the nearby town of Wetherby. It is one of the few villages in Leeds which is not served by a public bus service, the last service 923 operated by Utopia was rerouted in early 2003.
Wike is home to a local Scout and Guide campsite, and several golf courses including Leeds Golf Centre, which is in turn home to Wike Ridge Golf Course, an 18-hole USGA standard course and The Oaks, a par 3 course.
External links
- The ancient parish of Bardsey: historical and genealogical information at GENUKI (Wike is described as being in the parishes of Bardsey and Harewood)
- The ancient parish of Harewood: historical and genealogical information at GENUKI (Wike is described as being in the parishes of Bardsey and Harewood)
- Map sources for Wike
Coordinates: 53°52′20″N 1°29′20″W / 53.87222°N 1.48895°W