Chilled Out Meetups (Leeds)

Chilled Out Walks are back for 2026. We meet in the city centre for a leisurely paced walk to various locals sights and green spaces, followed by a drink or food.

We'll check out some green spaces south of the city centre: Holbeck Park, Beeston Hill (great views from here), Cross Flatts Park ending up with a walk through the forrest before emerging in Middleton Park. I make sure we do this route every year because its a really nice one and ends up at a great spot for relaxing and getting a drink/snack.

Tip for drivers: Middleton Park has a car park and nearby bus connections, so consider leaving your car here in the morning then it will be there fro you at the end of the walk.

So everyone can have a great experience...

1. Turn up on time - we no longer wait for latecomers
2. Keep the group together and don't sprint ahead
3. This is chilled out so slower walkers set the pace for all
4. If someone needs to stop for a moment, wait for them
5. Don't lead the group unless you know the directions

Important Info

Start Time: 14:00
Meeting Point: City Square under the horse statue
Distance: Around 6 miles, one short but steep section
Destination: Middleton Park - busses are available from here back into Leeds. There is no rail station nearby.
Clothing: Trainers should be fine, walk is all on hard ground.
Afterwards: Just enjoy the park and cafe! We could go back into Leeds for a drink if you'd like.

FAQs
Can you meet me part way through the walk?
Sorry, because these events can be busy it isn't practical to meet certain members somewhere else. Please come to the start point, if you want to cut the route short you are welcome to leave whenever you'd like.

What if bad weather is expected?
The host will review weather forecasts and, if necessary, delay or cancel the event. If this happens the decision will be clearly posted here, so unless you're advised otherwise you can assume the event is going ahead as expected. Light or intermittent rain will not cause the walk to be delayed. If you have concerns contact the host privately, speculating in the comments will likely be considered fearmongering and dealt with accordingly.

How do I get to the start point?
If you'd like to travel by train, the start point is directly adjacent to Leeds station. It should also be within a few minutes walk of all bus connections.

Where can I park my car?
The meeting point is very central so street level parking is hard to find, however there are multiple nearby multi-storey car parks you can use and these tend to have many free spaces on a weekend. Remember to leave an extra 10 minutes since it can take a while to park at these locations.

I'm running late can you wait?
This caused more problems than it solved so we no longer wait regardless of if you request it or not. Members tend to start arriving 15-20 minutes before the start of the walk so if you arrive early you shouldn't be alone. Since we meet in the city centre there are plenty of places to get a snack or hot drink whilst you wait. Aim to arrive early then even if you are delayed you will still get there on time.

Will there be breaks?
There should be at least one with possible further breaks on longer walks, however the host is responsible for choosing when. When we do stop, make the most of it - take a seat and drink some water - if you stand around the whole time you might struggle for energy later.

Can I bring my dog?
Yes, as long as they are on a lead and wont intimidate other members. Generally members choose where to go after the walk, so we can't guarantee the pub/bar etc. will be dog friendly.

Will there be more upcoming walks?
We normally do these every 2 weeks from approximately March - September, however this is subject to change at any time, as always RSVP now since there's no guarantee the event will be repeated. The more people who turn up now the more likely we are to keep running these later into the year.

Summer is here so lets hope for sun, grab a drink and hang out in this chill, waterside spot.

This public square is just across the river and on the other end of a dedicated footbridge. You can get a hot drink in a takeaway container at Cafe YumYum or The 212 and there's also a Sainsbury's Local - all of which is directly within the wharf. If you've been to our events at Bridge End Social this is just a few minutes walk away, and if you've come on our walks we have stopped here for a break a couple of times.

This area is partially covered so unless the weather is really, really bad this will go ahead regardless of the forecast.

How to get here

From the central part of the city centre, the fastest walking route is probably down The Calls until you reach the footbridge which drops you off directly at the location. I recommend using Google Maps to navigate since the Meetup app can be unreliable for this.

Public Transport - The nearest station is Leeds and is around a 10 minute walk away. All city centre bus connections are a 5-10 minute walk.

Car - With this being so close to the city centre parking nearby is hard to find, however Crown Point Shopping Centre is a 5 minute walk away and you can park for free for 3 hours. You can also park in the various multi-storey car parks in the city centre however expect to pay around £3-4 per hour.

Afterwards

There's a couple of bars we could check out also in Brewery Wharf, or alternatively we have everywhere else in the city centre if members would prefer. If you'd like to go for food, Trinity Kitchen is a short walk away and a favourite since it offers many different types of cuisines.