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Step up for Sue Ryder with The Great Leeds Walk 2026
Summary
The Great Leeds Walk 2026 will start at The Leodiensian Rugby Club in Alwoodley at 7am and offers 10-, 18- and 25-mile routes to raise funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice; early-bird registration is available until 1 April.
Content
The Great Leeds Walk is returning in 2026 from The Leodiensian Rugby Club in Alwoodley. Walkers are invited to explore Leeds scenery and take on personal challenges while supporting Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice. Routes of 10, 18 and 25 miles will set off at 7am and walkers may proceed at their own pace. Organisers say the event aims to help Sue Ryder provide end-of-life care and bereavement support for local families.
Event details:
- The walk starts at The Leodiensian Rugby Club in Alwoodley and all routes begin at 7am.
- Participants can choose 10-mile, 18-mile or 25-mile routes and walk at their own pace.
- Each distance is reported as fully supported with marshals, signage and refreshment stops, and shuttle buses will be available to return mid-distance walkers to the start.
- Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice announced an Early Bird registration price of £15 for those who sign up before 1 April.
- Community Fundraiser Michael Tarbatt said aiming to raise £200 helps provide expert care, comfort and compassion for local families.
- Registration details are listed on the Sue Ryder events page and the Wheatfields fundraising team can be contacted by phone at 0113 2033336 or by email at events.wheatfields@sueryder.org.
Summary:
The event combines a community walking challenge with fundraising for local hospice and bereavement services, and organisers have set early-bird registration and a suggested fundraising target. Registration and pricing details are reported through Sue Ryder, and further logistical information is available from the hospice fundraising team.
