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Whale Rock

Nature preserve

One of the Top rated Nature preserves in Leeds


Address

34 Foxhill Cres, Weetwood, Leeds LS16 5PD, United Kingdom

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (52 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Dr fred d. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 560 reviews
    Wonderful place to walk, start at Meanwood park and end at the small Whale. Ok it's just a rock but open your eyes and see, nature beats intercity every time
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Storm R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great rock, didn't have WiFi though but a good rock nonetheless.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dylan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Scenic walk with lots of wildlife and places to explore.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Susannah A. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 68 reviews
    Mysterious to say the least. Magical area, you can tell Tolkein walked through these woods, he lived in West Park (a nearby neighborhood) for a time.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ralph K. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 56 reviews
    Well, it does look a bit like a whale! And there's a stream nearby that the dog (or children?!) can paddle in.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jim J. 5 months ago on Google β€’ 26 reviews
    A large stone shaped like a whale? Absolutely. If you haven’t picnicked here then you haven’t picnicked on a large stone shaped like a whale.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ania H. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 77 reviews
    Good little woodlands walk. Suitable for bikes.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Heather Boyd W. 2 years ago on Google
    Looks like a very fine rock.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jay P. 3 years ago on Google
    excellent rock, 5 stars, would rock again.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Cath S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really wanted to see this curious stone. The pin marker is right and I was delighted to find it in these large grounds. Past the tennis courts and drop down to the beck, can be a bit steep and muddy. In a clearing, amongst the trees and rhododendrons, sits this rather grand stone. He has had an eye carved into him and has some curious patterning on his back. Worth going to see and the rhododendrons are pretty spectacular right now.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Teodor K. 10 months ago on Google β€’ 43 reviews
    Fascinating place

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 10 months ago on Google β€’ 8 reviews
    Lovely afternoon stroll. Whale rock was worth a look too.

  • 5/5 Dan W. 2 years ago on Google
    This was so realistic that we picked up the dog as we were worried about a Pinocchio situation. 11/10 would rock again.

  • 5/5 J b. 3 years ago on Google
    Delightful, recommended by Dr Mark Chester's who advised the whale is a relic

  • 5/5 Janet C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great rock!

  • 5/5 Sophie B. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 1 review
    Lovely tranquil spot for a walk, with a little stream running past, if you look closely an eye of the whale has been carved out and there is an ornate design carved into his back. Beautiful, someone has clearly put some love and imagination into this at first average appearing rock.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jan Odin E. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 1 review New
    Proper good rock. Good shades of gray and green. Kinda looks like a whale. Solid.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ellie b. 10 months ago on Google β€’ 2 reviews
    Wow now that's a whale
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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