Discover Roundhay
Roundhay is a suburb located in the city of Leeds, governed by Leeds City Council. With a population of about 23,000, it is within the LS8 postcode area. Known for the expansive Roundhay Park, one of Europe’s largest city parks, Roundhay offers significant recreational and cultural amenities.
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Stay in Roundhay
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Homestay near Roundhay Park, North Leeds
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Beechwood Guest House
Nestled in Roundhay, Leeds, Beechwood Guest House offers a clean, comfortable, and quiet stay, perfect for exploring the local area.
Things to Do in Roundhay
Potternewton Musical Animal Garden
Discover the enchanting Potternewton Musical Animal Garden in Leeds, an outdoor experience featuring quirky sculptures and musical fun for all ages.
St John's Park
St John's Park offers a peaceful, historic green oasis in the heart of Leeds, featuring mature trees and tranquil paths.
The Tetley
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Food & Drink
Fox & Hounds
Located in the charming village of Bramhope, the Fox & Hounds offers a delightful dining experience with its renowned homemade pies and cozy atmosphere. While primarily a pub and dining establishment, parking facilities are likely to be pay-and-display, typical for the area. Visitors can enjoy a warm welcome and delicious meals in this picturesque setting.
Coffee Xpresso
Enjoy top-rated coffee, including popular Korean varieties, and friendly service at Coffee Xpresso in Leeds, a local favourite.
Flames Leeds
Flames Leeds offers a wide and varied menu of takeaway dishes, including burgers and pizzas, conveniently located on Woodhouse Lane.
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Walk: Alwoodley Park and Eccup Reservoir
An easy walk through the beautiful Alwoodley Park countryside and around the Eccup Reservoir near Bramhope and Leeds. The Route what3words for start point: ///flood.steer.eagles Start / Finish Point: Adel Woods Car Park, off Stairfoot Lane in Alwoodley, LS16 8DR Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirealwoodleyparkandeccupreservoirDownload Walk Description From the car park, cross Stair Foot Lane and take the Public Bridleway directly opposite. Follow the bridleway through the wood, ignoring paths either side until you leave the wood. Then turn right and follow the path along the line of the trees on the edge of Headingley Golf Course to the left. At King Lane, cross over and take the path to the right of the white house. Follow the path along three fields and turn left at a junction of paths. Ignore the path to the right near to the trees, and continue on this path past trees on the right and across a field to Eccup Moor Road. Go over the stile and turn right. Walk along into Eccup, and past the No Through Road sign and through the gates of Bank House Farm, where soon the road becomes a bridleway and a private road. Follow this bridleway all the way along the northside of Eccup Reservoir, to eventually reach a gateway next to the entrance to Owlet Hall Farm, with a public bridleway finger post. Pass through the gateway and continue past the hall to gate onto the road. Walk along the reservoir wall. Turn right through the A frame next to the cottage. Follow this track along the south side of the reservoir until a gate with an A frame. Go through this and turn left down Goodrick Lane. At Alwoodley Lane, cross over and turn right, then left on The Avenue. Follow this road all the way to the junction with King Lane. Cross over the zebra crossing on the left, then turn right on the walkway through the car park, to turn left on Crag Lane. At the car park for the sports club, keep right and walk through the wood, taking the first proper public footpath on the right to return to the car park.
Walk: Meanwood
Take a break in the heart of Leeds with this jaunt through Meanwood Grove between Weetwood and Meanwood. This walk goes along a part of The Dales Way. The Route What3words for Start Point: ///rang.wheels.enhancement Start Point: Bus stops on either Green Road or Green View, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4JZ Finish Point: Bus stops on either Green Road or Green View, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4JZ Distance: 4 Miles GPX Route Map walkshiremeanwoodDownload Walk Description From either the bus stop on Green Road or Green View, walk away from the shops and towards Church Lane. Turn left onto Church Lane, then left onto Mill Pond Lane, and immediately right onto Mill Pond Close. When the road ends, carry on walking between the two stone buildings, past the pond on the right and then turn right at the cluster of trees. Follow this straight path along the back of the allotments, and then before the access path reaches the next road, turn right to follow the Meanwood Valley Trail. Cross over Meanwood Beck via the footbridge and carry straight on. At the crossroads of paths, continue straight on, and follow the beck until you meet an access road. Turn left and cross the beck, walking along the very narrow Weetwood Mill Lane. Turn right onto Weetwood Lane and then turn right again into the entrance for The Hollies. Turn left to follow the public footpath along the access road, and continue as it enters the wood. Keep following this main, clear path through the wood, not branching off left or right, but following it as it steadily turns to the left, and eventually you reach A6120 Ring Road Adel. Turn right here, and walk along the side of the Ring Road. Just past a bus stop, turn right down Parkside Road. Continue along Parkside Road, and turn right through the metal stile on the public footpath. Follow the clear path alongside Meanwood Beck and into Meanwood Grove wood, to eventually walk alongside a row of old terrace houses nestled in the wood. Follow the access road down to Green Lane next to the school, and then turn right down to the public footpath as the road turns to the left. Turn right, then left over the bridge and now you retrace your steps back to the bus stops on Green Road / Green View.