Chilled Out Walk: North Leeds Parks

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.

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 another tour of green spaces north of the city centre - this time checking out Potternewton Park, Gledhow Valley Woods and Roundhay Park. This route has a lot of variety including some hidden gems, plus we have all of Roundhay Park to enjoy at the end point.

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 Roundhay Park and travelling into Leeds, then your vehicle will be there at the end of the walk. The car parks at Roundhay Park now charge however it should be possible to find free roadside parking.
• 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: Roundhay Park. If you want to leave early, there are bus routes nearby throughout.
• Distance: Approx 5 miles.
• Challenge: The walk is 99% on hard ground. There are some slight inclines throughout with one short section with a steeper incline.
• Clothing: Comfy trainers are OK for this. Dress for the weather, keeping in mind its likely to be hot and potentially wet at this time of year.
• Afterwards: We can go the cafe in Roundhay Park or one of the various bars in adjacent Oakwood.

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.