RSPB St Aidan’s

St Aidan’s is a perfect place to get close to nature and relax, unwind or exercise in a stress-free environment. Just outside Leeds on the banks of the River Aire, it’s a big new space to walk, run, cycle, or ride your horse and enjoy the wildlife that surrounds you.

It has a wide range of wild plants and animals, and is home to thousands of birds, brown hares, roe deer, wild flowers and insects – all living in a stunning landscape of vast reedbeds, grassland, woodland, lakes, ponds and islands.

With a variety of circular paths of varying lengths and large areas of open grassland, St Aidan’s is a great place for families to enjoy the outdoors, share a picnic and play together.

Over 7.5 miles (12 km) of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes connect the surrounding communities, with links to national footpath and cycle networks. St Aidan’s is a fantastic place for locals wishing to explore the wider countryside or as a destination for people who love nature.