N Leeds circuit including thro Roundhay, Temple Newsam & Shadwell and a stretch on the ELOR with break at Springs for snack

We start from Adel ( near the post box on the corner of Broomfield and Farrar Lane, post code LS16 6AE) . Go past Eccup reservoir, around back of GSAL, to Shadwell x road and down Roundhay Park Lane, ax the ring road and up Park lane, bearing off into Roundhay park and past the lake. V Short stretch on Wetherby road, then right on to Wyke Beck way, ax Easterly road and ax york road onto Primrose Valley park onto Primrose Lane over at the traffic lights thro Lidl car park, and into the TN park.. We head out on Elm Tree walk, right onto cycle path and x over Selby Road at the traffic lights, Austhorpe Green, Barrowby lane and then left on the cycle path onto Springs. Stop of coffee/snack at cafe of your choice.
Onto the ELOR for straight stretch around several roundabouts. We come off the ELOR close to Shadwell heading into Shadwell Lane, Wigton lane, Alwoodley Land and back to Adel.
We will travel as a group caring for each other and xing junctions together. V brief stop at the Eccup reservoir for a drink. . There are some old words left on the description from a previous ride that i cannot get rid of!!! So ignore any reference to starting at Adel Church. And we will be at springs around 11.15-11.30.

approx 22 mile circuit starting from opposite the bell tower of Adel Church on Church lane. varied route given passing thro two parks, the ELOR bike path, some roads.

most bike types suitable. quiet ish roads, the fab ELOR bike path for one stretch, thro Temple Newsam park and a short stretch thro Roundhay park. We are setting off early to avoid the bank holiday crowds and to avoid the strong winds forecast for the afternoon.

We will stop at Springs shopping centre. we should be there around 10.30 ish so before the crowds. Choice of cafes etc. for a snack. Got to watch our bikes carefully there so bring your locaks

helmet, inner tube, cash ifor any emergency , your drink, your own food if you do not want to purchase at springs

We never leave anyone behind