One of the popular features at Roundhay Park in Leeds is Waterloo Lake, an artificial lake created by the landowner of the time, using the labour of soldiers returning from the Napoleonic Wars. In recognition of their labours it was given the name Waterloo Lake, and it was opened in 1815.
The lake covers an area of 12 hectares, and hidden beneath it's surface are the scars of earlier mine workings. A footpath encircles the lake, and it's a 2.7km (1.8 mile) circuit for those with the energy. For the less energetic there is a cafe with a good view along part of the lake.
The view here is towards the north end of the lake and shows the effect of storms on the trees on the sides of the valley here.
Thank you all for your comments - it amazes me that it's taken almost 25 years to revisit this large and lovely park. I don't expect my next visit to be too far away, since I would like to see the flower gardens in bloom.
Richard, I'm not sure the trees will be cleared very quickly, since parts of the park are showing clear signs of neglect as a result of council spending cuts.
Thank you all for your comments - it amazes me that it's taken almost 25 years to revisit this large and lovely park. I don't expect my next visit to be too far away, since I would like to see the flower gardens in bloom.
Richard, I'm not sure the trees will be cleared very quickly, since parts of the park are showing clear signs of neglect as a result of council spending cuts.
Ian