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Roundhay Castle Ruins – Waterloo Lake loop from Shadwell

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Roundhay Castle Ruins – Waterloo Lake loop from Shadwell

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Roundhay Castle Ruins – Waterloo Lake loop from Shadwell

02:08

7.91km

100m

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: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.91 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.

Tip by

2

2.48 km

Roundhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

you can also come at the castle from the side and through the two tunnels on the bike. fits perfect

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3

2.78 km

View of the Fountain at Upper Lake, Roundhay Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Upper Lake is the smaller of the two lakes in this park. There is a well-maintained walking path around both lakes, so you can create a double loop and see …

Tip by

4

2.94 km

Wooden Heron Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

One of a series of wood carvings around upper lake

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5

4.85 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 …

Tip by

6

5.07 km

Woodland Trail by Waterloo Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

7

7.58 km

View of Leeds from Shadwell

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

7.87 km

Red Lion Pub, Shadwell

Highlight • Pub

Great pub. Richard the landlord is great. Walk could start from here

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B

7.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

666 m

225 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.59 km

846 m

497 m

432 m

334 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 19 October

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8°C

87 %

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