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Roundhay Lake – Waterloo Lake loop from Roundhay

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Roundhay Lake – Waterloo Lake loop from Roundhay

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Roundhay Lake – Waterloo Lake loop from Roundhay

02:22

8.95km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

Woodland Trails Along the River

Highlight (Segment) • River

4.05 km

Waterloo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Coffee shop is o start or finish from

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4.09 km

Roundhay Lake

Highlight • Lake

Path just wide enough for social distancing, but some puddles after rain

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4.89 km

View of Roundhay Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great God and coffee at the cafe and plenty to do for the family

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4.90 km

Waterloo Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Waterloo Lake covers 33 acres (13.3 hectres) and is a popular place for rowers, with a relative new rowing club that was first started in 2006. There is a walking …

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5.12 km

Woodland Trail by Waterloo Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

6.25 km

Wooden Bridge in Roundhay Park Gorge

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful woodland trail through the northern tip of Roundhay Park. This area tends to be much quieter than other parts of the park with various paths to choose from.

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6.91 km

Shadwell Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Despite showing on the map as a bridleway and me cycling this before, there are now (as at 7/6/2022) No Cycling signs at the gates at each end of the bridleway. Shame as its a nice section.

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8.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

1.65 km

253 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

3.05 km

1.40 km

883 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Roundhay Lake – Waterloo Lake loop from Roundhay

Woodland Trails Along the River

Waterloo Lake

Roundhay Lake

View of Roundhay Park Lake

Waterloo Lake

Woodland Trail by Waterloo Lake

Wooden Bridge in Roundhay Park Gorge

Shadwell Gravel Path

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