Plan Your Visit
Location
The Reserve is located off Rodley Town Street appox 5 miles west of Leeds City Centre and is accessed by crossing the swing bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and then following the access road to cross the bridge over the River Aire.
Please note that unfortunately, because of the wildlife, we are only able to allow registered assistance dogs onto the Reserve.
RESERVE OPENING HOURS
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and most Bank Holidays
March to October 9am to 5pm, November to February 9am to 4pm
During Reserve opening times the Visitor Centre will be open –
March to October 10am to 4pm, November to February 10am to 3.30pm
Members of the public are only able to visit the Reserve on the above days/times
Christmas openings 2024 : Boxing Day and New Years Day – Reserve 9am until 4pm, Visitor Centre 10am until 3.30pm
Getting to Rodley Nature Reserve
By Car
The Reserve is well signed from the A6120 Leeds Outer Ring Road and then from the A657 Rodley Town Street. (Brown direction signs).
Car Parking is available on site just after crossing the bridge over the River Aire. Further parking and blue badge parking is available adjacent to the Visitor Centre.
By Bus
As at August 2024 the Reserve is served by routes 9/9C, 16A, and 60/60A all of which have nearby stops on Rodley Town Street. Unfortunately, these routes can change and visitors are advised to visit Metro’s website to check the latest services.
By Bike
The Reserve is located on National Cycle Route 66 via the Leeds to Bingley Aire Valley Towpath Route. Cycling is allowed on the access road to the Visitor Centre where there are ample racks to secure cycles.
On Foot
The Reserve can be accessed from Rodley Town Street via the swing bridge and has easy access from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath.