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.
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.
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Upcoming events
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November Volunteer Action Morning
Lead activity: sapling thinning Join us on Saturday 7th November, 10-12, for our November Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In November, we will be continuing our work to thin saplings throughout the Wood, to strengthen regeneration by reducing competition. This also allows more light…
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December Volunteer Action Morning
Join us on Saturday 5th December, 10-12, for our December Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In December, we will be removing invasive and non-native species from the wood, focusing on the snowberry planted around the substation in the northern corner of the Wood. Activities…
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Winter wreath making
Join us on Saturday 5th 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…
Latest News
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Fungi foray 2026
It was a fabulous, crisp and sunny Autumn afternoon for our Fungi Foray last Sunday. Nearly 40 people were out hunting through the trees for those marvellous mushrooms. It’s been such a dry year this year, we weren’t sure what we would find, if anything; but the wood provided! Thanks to the kids for doing…
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Dead hedge update
We had a fantastic Volunteer Action Morning at the beginning of October. The sun shone and we cracked through the last section of the stretch of dead hedge we’ve been creating this year down the Copgrove Road boundary. We’ve really got into our stride with this now and will start work on the next section…
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Summer Party 2026
The Friends of Gipton Wood Summer Party was held on Saturday 5th September, with over 100 people getting involved in the activities in the Wood. This year, we were very pleased to invite Kate from Bee Inspired to tell us about all things bee-related (with her demonstration beehive on hand!) and give us the opportunity…
