The Secret Gorge, Folly & Lake Loop

Walks, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds

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  • Step 1: Welcome to Roundhay Park! One of the largest parks in Europe, there's so much to discover - parkland, woodland, sports fields, lakes, gardens, a mansion, a secret castle, and more.

  • Step 2: This challenge walk begins from the Mansion Car Park (LS8 2HH). Let's see what we can discover?

  • When you're ready, let's head out. Look for a path leaving from the car park at the opposite end from the car entrance.

    Step 3: When you're ready, let's head out. Look for a path leaving from the car park at the opposite end from the car entrance.

  • Head down the paved path. Turn right at the first chance, just up ahead.

    Step 4: Head down the paved path. Turn right at the first chance, just up ahead.

  • At the path along the edge of Upper Lake, turn right.

    Step 5: At the path along the edge of Upper Lake, turn right.

  • Upper Lake is the smaller of two lakes in Roundhay Park. Can you spot any wildlife?

    Step 6: Upper Lake is the smaller of two lakes in Roundhay Park. Can you spot any wildlife?

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