Welcome to Swillington Common

Swillington Common is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in West Yorkshire. The common is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who want to explore the natural beauty of the area. The common is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and rabbits. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk through the woods, take in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside, or simply relax and enjoy the tranquility of the area.

The common is also an important historical site, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. The area was once used for farming and grazing, and there are still remnants of old stone walls and buildings scattered throughout the common. Today, the area is protected as a nature reserve, and visitors can learn about the history of the area through interpretive signs and exhibits.

Swillington Common is a popular destination for families, with plenty of activities for children to enjoy. There are several play areas and picnic spots throughout the common, as well as a visitor center where families can learn about the wildlife and history of the area. The common is also home to several events throughout the year, including guided walks, nature workshops, and outdoor concerts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun day out with the family, Swillington Common is a must-visit destination in West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Swillington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Cahill	Church Lane Swillington Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8DX 1132863220 School Website
Woodlesford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Linda Collier	Church Street Woodlesford Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8RD 01133934416 School Website
Great Preston Vc C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Val Law	Preston Lane Great Preston Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8AR 01132320034 School Website
Brigshaw High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Roberts	Brigshaw Lane Allerton Bywater Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2HR 1132878900 School Website
Kippax North Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Howitt	Brexdale Avenue Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7EJ 1132869427 School Website
Garforth Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Anna Young	Lidgett Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1LJ 01132127127 School Website
Strawberry Fields Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Mumby	Lidgett Lane Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1LL 01132320796 School Website
Kippax Greenfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Beth Hartshorne	Ebor Mount Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7PA 1132876195 School Website
Colton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Johnson	School Lane Colton Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 9AL 1132647514 School Website
Oulton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Richard Horton	Green Lea Oulton Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 8NT 01132821344 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Woodlesford Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA 1.37 Miles

Garforth Station Road, Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 2.39 Miles

East Garforth Woodlands Drive, East Garforth, West Yorkshire, LS25 2JW 2.58 Miles

Cross Gates Station View, Cross Gates, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BX 2.86 Miles

Castleford Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN 3.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oulton Cars 0113 287 5777 9 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8DT 0.26 Miles
Garforth Carsss 0113 287 2866 54 Goodwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7HR 1.58 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 82-84 Aberford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8HP 1.80 Miles
Kippax Cars 0113 287 1777 Sherburns Yard/High St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7AF 1.94 Miles
C And D Executive Travel 07702 022863 2 Parkways Garth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8TZ 2.03 Miles
A B Cars 0113 287 2222 Station House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1PY 2.37 Miles
Airport Express Travel 0113 282 9905 43 Wordsworth Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EP 2.37 Miles
Oulton Cars 0113 282 4477 Brook House John O Gaunts Trading Estate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0JB 2.75 Miles
T And T Travel 0113 286 7111 35 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9DT 2.86 Miles
Rothwell Line Private Hire 0113 282 9670 34 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0AW 2.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swillington Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Primrose Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Preston D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Neville Grove D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Crescent D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehouse Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Preston Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Maltings Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garforth Do Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Great Preston D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lynwood Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swillington Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swillington Medical Practice	Hill Crest Close Swillington Leeds LS26 8DZ
Dr L Freeman & Partners 0113 2822138	Oulton Medical Centre Quarry Hill, Oulton Leeds LS26 8SZ
Dr T P Fox & Partners 0113 2951803	Colton Mill Medical Ctr Stile Hill Way Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 9JH
Kippax Hall Surgery 0113 3854558	Kippax Hall Surgery 54 High Street, Kippax Leeds LS25 7AB
Gibson Lane Practice 0113 2870870	Gibson Lane Practice Gibson Lane, Kippax Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 7JN

Local Stores

Woodlesford
103-107 Aberford Road
Woodlesford
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 8LQ
01132 880900
Store Website
1.55 miles

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SPAR Richardson Skelton
Skelton Lake Services Petrol Station
Skelton Lake Services, Lake Side Way
Skelton Lake
Leeds
LS15 0AE
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Leeds Colton Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Colton Retail Centre Selby Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 9JB 0113 390 9093 colton@vets4pets.com Website 1.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	20:00
Last consult 18.00
Tue	09:00	20:00
Last consult 18.00
Wed	08:00	20:00
Last consult 18.00
Thu	09:00	20:00
Last consult 18.00
Fri	09:00	20:00
Last consult 18.00
Sat	09:00	18:00
Last consult 1700
Sun	10:30	15:45
Last consult 18.00

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
11 High Street Kippax Leeds Yorkshire LS25 7AF 0113 286 7108 kippax@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 1.99 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
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Sat	09:00	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Beechwood Veterinary Group
28 Springmead Drive Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 1JW 01132 320030 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 2.01 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Westwood Veterinary Practice
Unit 6 East Side Retail Park Aberford Road Garforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 2EB 01132 320085 garforth@westwoodvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Abbey House Veterinary Clinic
1 Oulton Lane Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire LS26 0EA 0113 2827117 rothwell@abbeyvetspets.co.uk Website 2.67 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
Tue	08:00	18:30
Wed	08:00	18:30
Thu	08:00	19:00
Fri	08:00	18:30
Sat	09:30	17:00
Sun	closed	closed

Purple Vet
26 Commercial Street Rothwell West Yorkshire LS26 0AW 0113 2887788 Website 2.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 4.94 miles

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 5.62 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Roundhay Park
Nice Walk Around The Lake Or In The Woods. Lakeside Cafe And Childrens Play Area. Most Paths Are Tarmac Except Around The Lake And In The Woods. Upper Lake Path Leeds LS8 2HH 5.79 miles

Location what3words bought.order.motor

Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens. LS8 2HH 5.97 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 8.53 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd 8.58 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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