Chilled Out Walk: Meanwood Valley Trail (all of it)

Chilled Out Walks are easy going walks where you can get to know new people whilst improving fitness. We generally meet in Leeds City Centre for easy access from bus and train connections, and go for a drink or coffee after the main event.

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Please note, 13:00 is when we set off, so you should arrive for 12:45 at the latest to ensure you don't miss the group. Any type of transport is sensitive to delays, especially busses and trains, so don't get the last service which would make you late if its cancelled and consider arriving early and getting a drink whilst you wait.

We're doing the full length of the Meanwood Valley trail, from the city centre up to Golden Acre Park.

Meeting Point

• Location: City Square (under the horse statue)
• Time: Please arrive by 12:45 PM. We will set off at 13:00 PM sharp.
• Public Transport: The meeting point is just across from the main train station and nearby to all bus connections.
• Parking: Street parking is very hard to find near the meeting point, consider one of the multi-storey car parks instead. Expect to pay £2 - £3 per hour. Otherwise, consider leaving your car at Golden Acre Park and travelling into Leeds, then your vehicle will be there at the end of the walk.
• Latecomers: If you're running late, please inform Kris before 1:00 PM so we can wait for a few minutes. If we haven't seen or heard from you by 1:00 PM, we'll assume you won't be attending.
• Alternative Meeting Points: Sorry, our standard group size is too big to arrange a second, later meeting point for some members. Please come to the meeting point at the start time, you can leave the route early if it's more convenient.

Walk Details

• Destination: We'll end up at Golden Acre Park. From here
• Distance: Leeds to Meanwood Park is about 3 miles. Meanwood Park to Golden Acre park is around 5 miles, for 8 miles in total.
• Challenge: The walk is on a mix of paved ground and soft ground. There may be some slight inclines and steps.
• Clothing: It may be a good idea to wear boots for this, especially if it has rained coming up to the event. Dress for potentially very hot, humid weather, but also bring something weatherproof if some rain is expected.
• Afterwards: We'll end up at the cafe in Golden Acre Park. Otherwise, Headingley and Leeds are a bus ride away.

This event is weather-dependent, please check back here for updates before setting off. In the case of severe rain, the walk will be rescheduled to a later date. However, light, infrequent rain will not delay the event. If you have concerns about weather, message the host directly who will take care of communicating any information to the group.