Meandering through Roundhay Park

This ride will start in Guiseley to take advantage of the removal of parking charges from today - 9th November 2026. Thanks to Peter for spotting that.
This is a circular 28.5m route with 1950ft of climbing.
The route is mainly on road though there are traffic free sections in Roundhay Park and Meanwood. The surfaces are suitable for all bikes.
We will leave Guiseley in an easterly direction and the through Leeds Bradford Airport before passing Adel St John the Baptist Church which is 12the century Norman church and Grade 1 listed. We will cycle the flat residential roads of North Leeds then dropping down to and through Roundhay Park before passing the, well known to me at least, Oakwood Clock. We now turn back on ourselves and go through Gledhow Valley en route to our lunch stop in Chapel Allerton which is now a bijou area but was not when I rented there in the 1970's. Our route back will cross 3 main arterial roads in Leeds and alongside Meanwood Park before using more quiet residential roads to take us to Horsforth and then Yeadon before arriving back in Guiseley.

We will stop in Chapel Allerton where there are a number of cafes with both indoor and outdoor seating. There is also secure cycle parking.

Helmets are a must as is some hi-vis outerwear. Make sure you have a spare inner tube at least and that your brakes, tyres etc are in good condition. Check that the British Cycling website has up to date personal and emergency contact details.

We never leave anyone behind