Sign our petition: Stop water pollution from misconnections in Gledhow Valley
FGVW has launched a petition calling for action to stop water pollution caused by misconnections in the Gledhow Valley catchment. Please add your signature.
© Simon Conyers Registered Charity No. 1169599
Protecting and enhancing Gledhow Valley Woods
Gledhow Valley Woods is a ribbon of woodland and grassland running about 1.5 km through a suburban area of north Leeds. The Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods was set up in March 1996 to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the woods, increase public awareness, support other local groups, and liaise with all appropriate organisations to achieve our objectives.
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© Simon Conyers The Woods
Discover the ecology, history, and ongoing conservation projects in this remarkable 57-acre urban woodland.
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© Simon Conyers Water Testing
Our citizen science programme monitors water quality in Gledhow Beck — Leeds's urban stream running through the valley.
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© Hazel Gregory Green Fair
The annual Gledhow Valley Green Fair — Sunday 12 July 2026, 11am–4pm. Free entry. Gledhow Valley Road car-free for the day.
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All news →Gledhow Valley Green Fair returns on 12 July 2026
The annual Gledhow Valley Green Fair will take place on Sunday 12 July 2026, 11am–4pm, on Gledhow Valley Road (car-free for the day). Free entry — all welcome.
New zebra crossing links Gledhow Valley Woods trail to Chapel Allerton Park
A new zebra crossing near the junction with Allerton Grange Way improves pedestrian safety and connectivity between the woodland trail and Chapel Allerton Park.
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Help us protect the woods
Membership costs just £5 per year — or £50 for lifetime membership. Your support helps fund conservation work, citizen science, and community events in the valley.