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.
We have responded to this feedback and are now finalising the plans and seeking funding.
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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July Volunteer Action Morning
Lead activity: bramble pulling Join us on Saturday 4th July, 10-12, for our July Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In July, we will be continuing our work to pull brambles from the north-east corner of the Wood to conserve the density of native bluebells….
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August Volunteer Action Morning
Lead activity: summer tidy Join us on Saturday 1st August, 10-12, for our August Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In August, we will cut back and tidy up to make sure the paths and entrances stay clear from summer growth. We’ll also conduct a…
Latest News
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AGM update
On the 27th April, the Friends of Gipton Wood met for their Annual General Meeting. It was lovely to see so many there to discuss and set our plans for the next year. You can find the minutes here. We also watched the wonderful short film, ‘The Joy of Gipton Wood’, which is available on…
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April 2026 dead hedge creation
On Saturday 4th April, a merry band of volunteers shook off the Easter chocolates and embraced the season by continuing our long‑term project to create a ‘dead hedge’ along the Copgrove Road boundary of the wood. This is beginning to provide a natural way to deter motor vehicles from entering the site, and we think…
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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…
