Chilled Out Walk: 10 for 10 Charity Fundraiser

Once again we're doing our longest route, a canal walk from Leeds City Centre to Appley Bridge to raise money for charity. Donate £10 and walk 10 miles to raise money for Ukraine and Gaza. You can visit our fundraising page and make you donation here.

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Please note, 13:00 is when we set off, so you should arrive for 12:45 at the latest to ensure you don't miss the group. Any type of transport is sensitive to delays, especially busses and trains, so don't get the last service which would make you late if its cancelled and consider arriving early and getting a drink whilst you wait.

We're meeting at the normal spot in City Square then walking on the west portion of the canal towpath all the way to Appley Bridge where we will take the train back into Leeds. We ask for a voluntary donation of £10 to walk 10 miles. If you really want to float the boat out, get 10 people to sponsor you! Let's get fit whilst making new connections and raise money for the needy in Ukraine and Gaza.

Financial Hardship

We recognise that not everyone will be in a position to donate money so all donations are voluntary and we still encourage you to join us on this walk regardless. We will NOT be checking who has or has not donated. You can still help by getting the word out and sharing this event with your contacts.

Meeting Point

• Location: City Square (under the horse statue)
• Time: Please arrive by 12:45 PM. We will set off at 13:00 PM sharp.
• Public Transport: The meeting point is just across from the main train station and nearby to all bus connections.
• Parking: Street parking is very hard to find near the meeting point, consider one of the multi-storey car parks instead. Expect to pay £2 - £3 per hour. Otherwise, consider leaving your car at Appley Bridge train station and travelling into Leeds, then your vehicle will be there at the end of the walk.
• Latecomers: If you're running late, please inform Kris before 1:00 PM so we can wait for a few minutes. If we haven't seen or heard from you by 1:00 PM, we'll assume you won't be attending.
• Alternative Meeting Points: Sorry, our standard group size is too big to arrange a second, later meeting point for some members. Please come to the meeting point at the start time, you can leave the route early if it's more convenient.

Walk Details

• Destination: Apperley Bridge rail station where we will catch the train back into Leeds (or you can connect to other transport methods)
• Distance: 10 miles.
• Challenge: Most of the towpath is now paved. This walk is entirely on the flat with no hills to climb. This is the longest route of the year, but keep in mind you can end the walk early since there are other train and bus connections all along the canal.
• Clothing: Wear the comfiest trainers you have to prevent blisters. Boots are not required for this.
• Afterwards: If you want to stay out for food or drinks there are many, many options in the city centre.

This event is weather-dependent, please check back here for updates before setting off. In the case of severe rain, the walk will be rescheduled to a later date. However, light, infrequent rain will not delay the event. If you have concerns about weather, message the host directly who will take care of communicating any information to the group.