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Jaimie Kay

The history behind Leeds' most famous pub crawl the Otley Run

The Otley Run in Leeds is famed as a sort of 'rite of passage' for students visiting or studying in the city. It's a whole day event following the Headingley mile into the city centre.

Originally known as 'The Headingley Mile', it is the largest pub crawl in Leeds, with 15 venues on the list. According to the official Otley Run website, the best time to start is around 3pm, giving yourself half an hour in each pub with a relaxed pace in between.

However, the crawl has an interesting history, having evolved over the years with many people claiming different endpoints compared to its genesis. One thing is true though, it starts at Woodies Ale House in Headingley and finishes at The Dry Dock in the city centre.

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