Sugarwell Hill Park

Sugarwell Hill Park is just under 7 acres in size and is located in the Meanwood suburb north-east of Leeds. The park drops steeply into the chasm of Meanwood Valley – its amazing panoramic views across the width.

Friends of Sugarwell Hill Park

The friends of group regularly carry out litter picks on the footpaths and pathways in and around Sugarwell Hill. To lend a hand contact Leeds City Council parks and countryside team.

Walking

The Lorry Bank and Scott Wood Lane Loop is a 2.5 kilometre trail that’s rated as easy by All Trails. Generally, the park is a great place to walk the dog with lots of tracks to get lost on.

Running

There is a cracking long set of wooden steps that traverse from the Scott Wood Lane entrance to the top of the hill. We recommend you use these beauties for sets on a training run that works the legs and the backside.

Photography

The park has one of the best panoramic views of Leeds city centre. We recommend getting here to take the shot just before sunrise or sunset.

Wildlife

Bringing the camera along is worth it when there’s rabbits, foxes, deers and an array of birds on show. If you haven’t got a lens keep still and keep those eyes peeled.

Sugarwell takes its name from the days when people mixed water with sugar and even a little liquorice root on celebratory days of the year – like May day which rings in the spring season of the year.

There’s a bench that overlooks the amazing views into Leeds city centre from Sugarwell Hill. The park has rubbish bins and dog waste bins throughout the park.

Picnic

An amazing view over Woodhouse Ridge and into the centre of Leeds. A stunning place to have a picnic.

Food & Drink

Just off the edge of the park on the western side is Meanwood Valley Farm. The farm have a really nice coffee shop and café called the Barn. Perfect for a coffee and cake pit stop. A short walk near the Scott Hall Street entrance is North Brewing’s Springwell Works – a hidden gem at the bottom of Buslingthorpe Lane that’s serving craft beer and street food.

Park for free on the residential street of Scott Hall, postcode: LS7 2HT (Google Map Directions). And then into Sugarwell Hill Park via the path at the end of the street.

Some of the paths – including the ones that lead to steps – will be unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Bus

Bus numbers 51, 52 and 53 all stop on Meanwood Road – a short walk from the entrance to Sugarwell Hill Park.

Taxi

It’s a 10-minute taxi from the centre of Leeds to Sugarwell Hill Park.