Things to do while charging at Esso Gateway, Rothwell
Within walking distance there are 2 cafés, 5 shops and 2 green spaces. Amazon Canteen is about 10 minutes away for a coffee, and Bell Wood is about 8 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The charger
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How long have you got?
2 places fit a 40-minute stop, including the walk back and a 5-minute buffer.
We add up the walk there, time to enjoy it, the walk back and 5 minutes spare. Walking times are estimates, so allow extra for hills and crossings.
Make the most of your stop
Grab a coffee, go shopping and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
2 nearby- Amazon Canteen ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Amazon Canteen (opens Google Maps)
- Starbucks ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Coffee shop Chain Website for Starbucks Walking route to Starbucks (opens Google Maps)
Go shopping
5 nearby- Morrisons Daily ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Walking route to Morrisons Daily (opens Google Maps)
- Leeds Skelton Lake Services ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Shopping centre Website for Leeds Skelton Lake Services Walking route to Leeds Skelton Lake Services (opens Google Maps) Listed hours: 24/7
- WHSmith ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Newsagent Chain Walking route to WHSmith (opens Google Maps)
- Spar ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Convenience store Chain Website for Spar Walking route to Spar (opens Google Maps)
- M&S Food ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Convenience store Chain Walking route to M&S Food (opens Google Maps)
Something to see
Nothing close byNo places to visit listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Greenspace
2 nearby- Bell Wood ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Bell Wood (opens Google Maps)
- Queen Elizabeth II Wood ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Queen Elizabeth II Wood (opens Google Maps)