Allerton Bywater is a semi-rural village and civil parish in the south-east of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England.Additionally "The Lines Way" bridle path which runs from Garforth through to Allerton following the old train track provides a pleasant route for walkers, joggers and cyclists alike.Allerton Bywater is built up of several smaller communities, mainly old mining villages such as Brigshaw, Hollinhurst and Bowers Row.When Allerton Bywater Colliery closed, 1,060 jobs were lost and millions of tonnes of coal were abandoned underground.Robinson Brothers operated as earthenware and pottery manufacturers at premises on Main Street, Allerton Bywater.The congregation remaining loyal to their Priest petitioned the Vatican and employed a Catholic Canon Lawyer to defend their case.The east Leeds bikers club is based in Allerton Bywater and holds meetings every Wednesday.Jessica Learmonth, who in 2021 won the gold medal in the triathlon mixed relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, lives in Allerton Bywater.