South Park Waterside Loop

Walk preview

Step 1: Welcome to Golden Acre Park! A lovely park north of Leeds, there's something here for everyone.

Step 2: This walk begins in the Golden Acre Car Park (LS16 9JY). The X84 bus to Ilkey from Leeds City Centre stops just outside the car park, too.

Step 3: Golden Acre Park is the start of the Meanwood Valley Trail, which follows a 'green artery' along the Meanwood Beck into Leeds. The longer trail is available in the app if you're interested. This a short loop.

Step 4: Let's start. Go to the far end of the car park, towards the underpass under Otley Road.

Step 5: Veer left, under the road and through the tunnel.

Step 6: This is the best way to get to the park from the car park, instead of braving a crossing of Otley Road.

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North Park Woodland Loop
Adel, Leeds
- 45 minutes / 2.1km
- 10
This dog-friendly loop through Golden Acre Park takes in woodland, waterside, and open fields. So much to see on this awesome green jaunt.
The Park & the Reserve Trail
Adel, Leeds
- 1hr 15m / 3.3km
- 13
This circular walk takes in Golden Acre Park AND Adel Dam Nature Reserve. A green and traffic-route, what's not to love?
Meanwood Valley Trail Challenge
Meanwood Valley, Leeds
- 4 hours / 11.3km
- 23
The Meanwood Valley nature reserve is a “green artery” that runs through the heart of Leeds. This linear route takes it all in. Come along!
Adel & Scotland Wood Lush Loop
Alwoodley, West Yorkshire
- 1hr 45m / 5km
- 35
Look out for wildlife, lush woodland, historic relics, waterside paths, and more on this challenge circuit along the Meanwood Valley.
The Hollies Adventure Challenge
Weetwood, West Yorkshire
- 1 hour / 1.4km
- 21
The Hollies is an extensive Victorian hillside woodland garden. A challenging walk, but perfect for taking in the lushness of the forest.
Get Immersed in Hawksworth Wood
Horsforth, Leeds
- 45 minutes / 1.7km
- 19
A short circular walk, taking in the gorgeous secret Hawksworth Wood. It feels like Jurassic Park, the forest is so lush. Come along!