More than 120 of the 200 available places have already been snapped up for the sponsored event, which gives participants a choice of a three mile walk around Eccup’s Lineham Farm, a 10-mile hike or a marathon distance of 26-miles. Each route will be self-led, with markers and marshals along the routes, and to make the challenge accessible for everyone, the shortest route is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The 10-mile walk starts at the farm and there will be shuttle buses back to the start.
The full 26-mile route is circular, starting and finishing at the farm. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. The entry fee to participate in the three mile walk is £10 per adult and kids go free.
The 26-mile walk has a £15 registration fee and there are discounts for group sign-ups. Participants are then encouraged to raise money through sponsorship with all proceeds directly supporting Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm. Jenny Jones, head of fundraising from Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm, said: “With more than 120 people already signed up for the first ever Great Leeds Walk, it promises to be a fantastic day and we’d urge anyone else considering it to sign up now.
“It will be an opportunity to explore the wonderful sights and beautiful countryside that Le.
