Come and enjoy an ancient Woodland in the hearT of Leeds
Gipton Wood is a beautiful ancient oak woodland covering 8 hectares at the heart of Oakwood in north-east Leeds. Teeming with wildlife and a wide variety of ancient woodland plants and fungi, there is always something new to see in every season.
Criss-crossed with paths and holding a bronze-age ring-ditch, it is perfect for exploring and getting close to nature, a natural playground for children and adults alike.
The Friends of Gipton Wood
We are a group of volunteers from the local community who work together for the conservation, improvement and promotion of Gipton Wood. We run conservation activities and community events in the Wood throughout the year to help it thrive, for nature and the community, now and into the future.
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Latest News & Events
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January Volunteer Action Morning
Lead activity: Species conservation Join us on Saturday 3rd January, 10-12, for our January Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In January, we will be acting to save Wood Sorrel. Wood Sorrel used to be prevalent across the Wood, but in recent years it has…
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Ecology Survey
Brooks Ecological have completed an Ecology Survey of Gipton Wood finding that the Wood is in excellent condition, thanks, in part, to the work of the Friends. A huge thank you to Roundhay Environmental Action Project (REAP) and Morley Glass for funding this survey. This survey wasn’t to tell us about what we have in…
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Winter wreath making
Join us on Saturday 6th December, 10.30-12.30, for our December Rhythm of Nature family event, just inside the Wood from the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. A firm favourite in the calendar, you can weave your own willow wreath frame and then decorate it with foliage taken from Gipton Wood…
