Chilled Out Walk: City Centre to South Leeds Parks

Chilled Out Walks are easy going walks where you can get to know new people whilst improving fitness. We generally meet in Leeds City Centre for easy access from bus and train connections, and go for a drink or coffee after the main event.

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Please note, 13:00 is when we set off, so you should arrive for 12:45 at the latest to ensure you don't miss the group. Any type of transport is sensitive to delays, especially busses and trains, so don't get the last service which would make you late if its cancelled.

We'll check out the best green spaces to the south of the city centre, including fantastic views overlooking the famous Elland Road stadium and a walk through the forest ending up in the centre of Middleton Park. This walk has a bit of everything and has been a really enjoyable route the last couple of years. At the end of the walk, there's a cafe to get a drink and maybe a snack.

Meeting Point

• Location: City Square (under the horse statue)
• Time: Please arrive by 12:45 PM. We will set off at 13:00 PM sharp.
• Public Transport: The meeting point is just across from the main train station and nearby to all bus connections.
• Parking: Street parking is very hard to find near the meeting point, consider one of the multi-storey car parks instead. Expect to pay £2 - £3 per hour. Alternatively, leave your car at Middleton Park for free and travel into the city centre, it will be there for you at the end of the walk.
• Latecomers: If you're running late, please inform Kris before 1:00 PM so we can wait for a few minutes. If we haven't seen or heard from you by 1:00 PM, we'll assume you won't be attending.

Walk Details

• Destination: We'll end up in Middleton Park, a short walk away from the main road where you can get a taxi or a bus.
• Distance: Around 6 miles.
• Challenge: This route is mostly on paved ground but there is one steep uphill section (we can have a break at the top) and some sections over soft ground.
• Clothing: Trainers should be fine, unless wet weather has made the ground sodden, in which case boots are advised. Weather can vary at this time of year, so check the expected tempratures and layer up as required.
• Afterwards: We can get food and drink from the cafe in Middleton Park, alternatively there are busses directly back into the city centre.

This event is weather-dependent, please check back here for updates before setting off. In the case of severe rain, the walk will be rescheduled to a later date. However, light, infrequent rain will not delay the event. If you have concerns about weather, message the host directly who will take care of communicating any information to the group.