St Aidan's Nature Park
Leeds, West Yorkshire ·
Quick answer
RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park near Leeds welcomes dogs on leads on all public footpaths and bridleways, with a designated off-lead recreation area shown on site maps; dogs are not permitted inside the Little Owl Cafe.
Distance
4.5 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
A former opencast coal mine transformed into a striking wetland nature reserve on the edge of Leeds, managed by the RSPB. Flat, easy paths loop around lagoons and reedbeds, with the reserve's giant walking dragline excavator, Oddball, as a distinctive landmark. A great flat walk for birdwatching and dog walking alike.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
Free car park off Astley Lane, Swillington, near the Little Owl Cafe.
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