Roundhay Park

Updated: April 29, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Nearest Town:
Leeds
Postcode:
LS8 2HH
Parking:

Parking is free, there are five car parks. This walk starts from the car park at the end of Park Avenue, by the Lakeside Cafe.

Distance:
1.60 miles
Time:
0.80 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

Parkland.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe
Accessibility:
Yes
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Dog-Centric Details

Stile-Free Walk:
Yes
Poo Bins Available:
Yes
Secure/Fenced Area:
No
Dog Water Source:
No
Dog Notes:
EV Charger Nearby:
No
Fuel Station Nearby:
No
Livestock Information:
Off-Leash Policy:
Partial Off-Leash
Dog Traffic:
Busy
Seasonal Advice:
Height Restriction:
No
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A walk around Roundhay Park, in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park is one of the biggest parks in Europe, covering more than 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens.

 

How to get there

Roundhay Park is three miles north of Leeds city centre.

 

Walk

1 Starting from the car park at the end of Park Avenue, follow the path keeping the Waterloo Lake to your right throughout. This will loop back round to the car park after around 1.6 miles.

 

Grid Reference: SE 332 377

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Outdoor activities always involve an element of risk. Routes, terrain, surfaces, weather, access, livestock presence, water levels, and parking arrangements can change at any time, and path conditions may deteriorate without notice.

You are responsible for your own safety and for the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of your dogs, children, and anyone else with you. Please assess conditions for yourself before setting out and decide whether the walk is suitable for your group.

Dress appropriately for the conditions and bring suitable equipment, food, water, leads, navigation tools, and anything else needed for a safe outing. Trail Tails Ltd is not responsible for loss, damage, injury, incident, or any consequences arising from use of this information.

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