Chilled Out Walk: Leeds to Roundhay Park

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're going to do a (partially) urban walk from the normal meeting place up to Roundhay Park. From there we'll check out either the gardens or do a loop around the lake. I've always enjoyed this simple route in the past and arriving at the park is a nice reward for hauling yourself up from the city centre.

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: 13:00
Meeting Point: City Square under the horse statue
Distance: Approx 6-7 miles, of which 4 miles to get to the park
Destination: Roundhay Park
Clothing: Trainers are OK, walk is on hard ground
Afterwards: There's some pubs and cafes in and around the park with more nearby at Oakwood Clock. Alternatively, check out the attractions in the park we didn't get to o the walk.

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 solely 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.

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.