Roundhay Park
Round the two lakes of one of the largest city parks in Europe.
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 100 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 123 m
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About this walk
Roundhay Park is an easy 5.1 km circular walk with 100 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Roundhay Park, Mansion Lane (grid reference SE 331 382). The start can be reached by public transport.
Roundhay Park covers 700 acres on the north side of Leeds: lakes, woods, formal gardens and wide lawns, bought for the city in 1871. The loop circles Waterloo Lake, dug by soldiers back from the Napoleonic wars, then the smaller Upper Lake.
Tropical World and the Canal Gardens sit by the entrance.
Route
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The lakes
Loop round Waterloo Lake and then the Upper Lake.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Roundhay Park take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.1 km route, which has 100 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Roundhay Park, Mansion Lane (grid reference SE 331 382). Car parks in the park.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Leeds city centre to Roundhay. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Surfaced paths and lakeside tracks.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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