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.
Gipton Wood 2050
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our proposals.
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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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Upcoming events
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Bluebell walk 2026
On Sunday 26th April, 2pm, join wildlife expert Steve Joul to explore the delights of Spring in Gipton Wood and wonder at the carpet of bluebells stretching as far as the eye can see through the trees. Meet at the mosaic steps on the Roundhay Road opposite The Roundhay pub at 2pm. The walk will…
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AGM
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Monday 27th April, 7.30pm, in the function room at the back of The Roundhay pub. We’ll review the year that’s been and look forward to the year ahead, including the outcome of our consultation on enhancement plans for Gipton Wood. We will elect a Treasurer, and confirm…
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May Volunteer Action Morning
Lead activity: Dead hedging Join us on Saturday 2nd May, 10-12, for our May Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In May, we will be continuing to build our dead hedge along the Copgrove Road boundary. Activities for all ages, experience and ability, so come…
Latest News
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Leaping into Spring
We Leapt into Spring on 7 March at our Rhythm of Nature community event! The sun was shining and there were exciting signs of spring all around the wood to notice and explore. We created woodland crafts using a range of woodworking tools and then decorating with wools and pens. The tap tap tapping of the…
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Gipton Wood 2050 headline results
Thank you to everyone who completed our consultation survey and provided feedback on proposals for Gipton Wood. We’re thrilled that 92% of respondents supported all or most of the proposals. We’re now working through the feedback to look at where we can improve the proposals, or where we may need to change or adjust them….
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Gipton wood 2050
Groundwork Yorkshire have prepared plans for a once in a generation investment in Gipton Wood to renovate, upgrade and enhance this special ancient woodland, to ensure it will continue to thrive for nature and our community for the next twenty-five years. A huge thank you to Wade’s Charity for funding this work. In 2023 we…
