Middleton Park — Attraction in Leeds

I had lived many years in Leeds without coming here before, now I know I will keep coming back.

It's a very large park, I have manged two different 2 mile walks here now. You can walk for sometime without seeing another person when walking on the outer edges, but it is just as enjoyable walking along the well maintained paths. It is surprisingly hilly, but nothing that cannot be coped with if you are able to walk confidently.

It's great for jogging, dog-walking and stretching your legs and getting fresh air.

There is a Visitors Centre next to a central pond with swans, which I highly recommend going to. People there are very friendly, and the food prices are very cheap for very good quality food.

There is a central car park, which on a Tuesday afternoon in March had lots of spaces, I cannot vouch for peak times. There is legal parking in the streets, too.

We saw a large group of older people walkers and a several people who use wheelchairs, so on this basis I presume disabled access is very good.

There is a toilet at the Visitors Centre, but do check the closing times, as it has been quite early on my visits in March.

There are beautiful views and it is amazing to think how close to the city centre you are here, as you quickly forget that you are. There is lots of trees, and a valley to explore. Middleton Railway is accessible here, too. I look forward to coming back to see it...

A lovely park for a walk or cycle round but with some extra features for kids and bikers. There are two car parks that I know of (These do get full quick). There is one car park near the visitors centre that serves hot/cold drinks and light snacks including the old faithful, a bacon butty. There are also toilets here and info on the park. Next to this is the fishing lake where you'll hopefully find ducks/swans to feed and I have seen a guy fishing so guess there are fish in there. Up from the pond is a kids play area. The other car park is near the Leeds urban bike park. This looks a fantastic place to take your bike (I will be getting one after seeing this place). With trails and tracks from beginners upwards. There is also a bike shop here that does bike hiring and repairs/services, and a cafe to. Back to the park and there are lots of different paths to take between the woodland, some are paved others are more mud paths (walking shoes/boots recommended) but all are nice to walk around, listening to the birds and enjoying some fresh air. You can also walk to the miniature railway from either of the carparks but unfortunately it's not running at the moment. Have also found out that the John Charles sports centre is another recommended car park if the...

A very good park in South Leeds after Roundhay park. It has a pond, nature trails, Middleton railway stops here, vast history as it used to have stately home which had a rare 'ice box' (modern day fridge), coal available in abundance lying around with remnance of mining as it had a quarry here as well, FOMP (Friends of Mid park) operate here as well and do blueberry walks, they have a cafe here which is reasonably priced as well and which is where youll find toilets which are reasonably clean as well. All in all a good all round park. You do get the odd idiots now and then coming through - probably down to where the park is. Also a cycle park is here for the...