Walk for a cure Leeds
Roundhay Park
Sunday 17 May 2026
Step into the vibrant surroundings of Roundhay Park, where serene lakes, ancient woodland, and colourful gardens create a refreshing setting for a meaningful walk with friends and family. Every step helps fuel life-changing dementia research. Aim to raise £150 or more and make a real difference in the search for a cure.
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About the event
Join us from 10:00am to collect your T-shirt and lanyard, ready for an 11:00am start at Roundhay Park, Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH. To find the exact location of the Event Village and start, download 'what3words' and enter:
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Registration
Registration is now open for Roundhay Park! Secure your place today and be part of something special.
Aim to raise £150 or more and make a vital difference in helping us find a cure for dementia.
Route
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the parkland with this lovely 5km circular route. Walk around Waterloo and Upper Lake, past ancient woodland and spring gardens.
There's stunning views throughout as you follow the park’s scenic trails and cross the finish line to claim your well-deserved medal.
Accessibility
The fully signposted route is mostly on hardstanding path with some smaller sections on woodland terrain and grass. The route is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. Please note this route passes by a large body of water which may be unsuitable for some participants.
There will be volunteer marshals along the route to support you if needed.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must remain on a lead at all times.
Facilities
There are event toilets available next to the event village (including accessible loos) and rest-stops along the walk to support you if needed.
Food and drink will be available to purchase within the event village and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments.
How to get here
Leeds Railway Station is approximately three miles from Roundhay Park. The park is serviced by multiple bus lines.
Free event parking (8-10 minute walk from the start line) is available within Roundhay Park, accessible via West Avenue (off Park Avenue). To find the exact location use 'what3words':
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There is limited paid parking adjacent to the Event Village on Mansion Lane.
There is limited paid parking adjacent to the Event Village on Mansion Lane.
It was great to take part in the Walk For A Cure event and see so many people coming together determined to make their contribution to finding a cure for dementia. Participants included people living with a dementia, their carers and people, like me, remembering loved ones who had died with dementia. It was inspirational to see so many traveling many miles to raise money to fund such essential research.
- John Hirst, walking in memory of his beloved wife, Pat
I felt very chuffed and proud to be there, that people had sponsored me and that my friends came to support. I was also proud to be raising awareness of dementia. I really enjoyed being together with other people and I felt safe. I wasn’t even tired as I approached the finish line. I’d definitely do it again.
I want to see developments in research so I and other people can get an earlier and more accurate diagnosis. Dementia is crippling and in a strange way it feels worse than falling over and hurting yourself. Dementia is there all the time, and a cure would take away the hurt.
- Barry Gray, who is living with dementia
We signed up for Walk For A Cure because we want to support the research into finding a cure for dementia. We were really excited about taking part and there was a great buzz from all the walkers with people chatting to each other and sharing experiences. We all had something in common - we knew someone living with or having lived with dementia. It was a very well organised event and we will definitely do it again.
- Jacky Schloss, walking in honour of her parents who have both been impacted by dementia.
I took part in the walk because it's something I could do. There's no way I could run or even walk a marathon for the charity – that's not me at all – but I can walk 5km and I’ve met a lot of people who can walk 5km so it's accessible for many. For anyone who is thinking of taking part in a Walk For A Cure event, I would say go for it! It's fun, friendly and it's easy. Raising funds and awareness is so important because we need to overcome dementia by finding a cure. I have two grandsons now – I don’t want them growing up in a world with dementia.
- Dr Helen Beaumont, a dementia researcher, walking in memory of her husband, Clive
WANT TO SUPPORT US?
You don’t have to walk to get involved. Volunteer to help on event day or make a donation to fuel cutting-edge dementia research.
Volunteer
Help make event day a success by offering your time and enthusiasm as a volunteer.
Donate
Every donation fuels research discoveries that could uncover new life-changing treatments.
