Woodhouse Ridge

Woodhouse Ridge is a wooded hillside in Headingley that stretches between two roads and features a mix of native tree species. The woodland occupies a sloped terrain on the eastern side of a prominent hill, creating multiple layers of vegetation.

The area began as open moorland before being converted to a public park during the Victorian era. Over the decades it gradually transformed into the continuous woodland that exists today.

The woodland serves as a refuge for local wildlife and is valued by residents as a place to connect with nature in the city. Visitors encounter evidence of community care through maintained paths and cleared areas that show how people actively steward the land.

Two main paths run through the woodland with the primary route designed for people with mobility needs and families with pushchairs. The sloped terrain means some sections are steeper than others, so visitors should choose their route accordingly.

Hidden within the woodland are remnants of Victorian-era structures and a World War II air raid shelter that blend into the landscape. These remnants offer visitors glimpses of how the land was used during different periods of history.

Location: Leeds

GPS coordinates: 53.82010,-1.56014

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40