This afternoon, Kerry Fieldhouse, a conservation officer with Leeds City Council led a walk around Adel Woods as her third walk in a series exploring the diverse cultural and natural heritage of the Meanwood Valley.
Kerry telling the history of Adel Pond
About fifteen adults and children met in Stairfoot Lane at 1 pm. We first headed up to the Hospice Woodland before heading over to Alwoodley Plantation and finding Cocidius, our very own national monument.
Kerry then led the happy and talkative group back to Adel Crag, down past the picnic area to the Meanwood Valley trail, and down to Adel Pond.
The Slabbering Baby and Verity’s tea rooms
From there to the Slabbering Baby, up to Adel Moor and on to the Buck Stone.
From the Buck Stone we went down to the Seven Arches, back up the Meanwood Valley trail to the pond, and back to Stairfoot Lane carpark via Adel Bog and the Ice House.
Weatherwise it was a stunningly beautiful afternoon and the woods looked glorious.
Thank you Kerry for a very informative and very enjoyable walk!
Friends of Adel Woods 