The country parks and green gateways initiative links up areas of countryside, parks and trails to form one big country park. There are currently two of these parks being developed in Leeds.
The aims of both country parks are to:
- provide trails and recreation areas
- include and protect diverse wildlife habitats
- preserve the countryside
- involve local communities in planning and decision making
West Leeds Country Park
A 32km circular trail running from the city centre, through the green corridor of the Aire Valley around Calverley, south of Pudsey and into Armley and Wortley.
Grants from Green Leeds and the Big Lottery Fund have enabled us to make interpretation boards, seating, signage and a nature trail leaflet. Other improvements so far have included commissioning a sculpture, improving bridleways and restoring some wild flower meadows.
North West Leeds Country Park
A 43km circular trail which runs between Woodhouse Moor Park and Otley utilizing the Aire Valley, Meanwood Beck and Oil Mill Beck green corridors besides the countryside south of the Chevin Forest Park.
