Post Hill
WHERE
Leeds
What it’s like
Woodland trails, mountain bike routes and gritstone crags for scrambling, walking or running off with the dog.
This is woodland for doing things in rather than just looking at. There's a marked two-mile trail that takes about an hour even at dog-walking pace, proper downhill mountain bike routes and woodland single-track for anyone who wants a bit of speed, and gritstone crags where kids old enough to climb can have a go at bouldering. It's free to park, which is one less thing to think about, and the site says the trails are demanding and free-flowing rather than a gentle stroll.
Don't expect a smooth pushchair route. There are no tarmacked paths anywhere and no wheelchair accessible entrance, so a robust all-terrain buggy is the minimum if you're bringing a little one who isn't walking yet. That same lack of paths is exactly what makes it good for mountain biking, so it's a straight trade-off depending on what you're there for.
There's no food on site and no toilets either, both worth sorting before you set off rather than halfway round. McDonald's in Bramley is two minutes away by car if you need something quick, and there are proper sit-down options in Pudsey and Farsley if you fancy making a longer day of it. Dogs are allowed on and off the lead with waste bins dotted about.
There's no booking system, you just turn up, park at the Wood Lane entrance or find on-street parking nearby, and head in.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Older kids confident walking, biking or scrambling on rough ground
- Parking
- Free parking at Wood Lane entrance (up to 10 cars)
- How long to allow
- Around an hour for the marked 2-mile trail, even at a slow pace with a dog
- Food
- No on-site food. Nearest options are McDonald's in Bramley (2 mins by car), 7 Steps restaurant in Pudsey, The Bearded Sailor fish
- Pushchairs
- A more robust pushchair is recommended on woodland trails
- Wheelchairs
- No wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs
- Allowed both on and off the lead
- Sort out toilets before you arrive, there are none on site
- Trails are gritstone and woodland, so decent shoes rather than trainers on a rainy day
- The bike routes and climbing crags suit older, more confident kids
- Parking is limited to around 10 cars at Wood Lane, get there early on a nice weekend
Plan your visit
How long does a visit take?
The marked two-mile trail takes around an hour, even at a slow pace with a dog in tow.
Is it buggy friendly?
You'll want a robust, all-terrain pushchair. There are no tarmacked paths anywhere on site.
Is there parking?
Free parking at the Wood Lane entrance for up to 10 cars, plus on-street parking nearby if that's full.
Are there toilets or food on site?
No toilets and no food on site. Nearest options are McDonald's in Bramley, a couple of minutes by car, or restaurants in Pudsey and Farsley.
Can we bring the dog?
On or off the lead, and there are waste bins dotted around the woods and open grass.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There's no wheelchair accessible entrance and the paths are all woodland trail rather than tarmac.
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