The challenge

Join us at Temple Newsam Estate, Leeds in autumn 2026 and share an incredible day with others who understand how it feels to be affected by dementia.

Registrations are now open for 2026. It will take a society to beat dementia, so gather your people and sign up to be a part of it today!

Share advice, laughter, and support at Leeds Memory Walk. And when you cross the finish line, celebrate with your medal, knowing you have walked for a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Key Information

The meeting point

Leeds Memory Walk will start and finish in the event site at Temple Newsam House. Please note this area is on grass. Find us using the postcode LS15 0AE, alternatively enter locate.remit.common into the What3Words App.

We recommend that anyone participating in Memory Walk arrives at the event site from 10am. This allows time to take part in the pre-walk activities such as the Zumba warm-up and also allows time for possible delays caused by traffic and public transport.

The route

To make sure everyone's included, there are two routes to choose from on the day of Memory Walk.

A shorter 2.5km route, which is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages and abilities.

The longer 6km route takes in the sights of the beautiful Temple Newsam Estate, and is more challenging with a combination of woodland and paved paths.

Please note the route and distance is subject to change, and suitable footwear is recommended.

*The map above can be expanded for more detail. Simply click the box in the top right corner.
**Please note the route is subject to change.

Travel information

Please consider the most sustainable method of transport, such as public transport or car sharing, where possible.

By car

Head towards Temple Newsam Estate, using the postcode LS15 0AE, following signs for Memory Walk on the approach to the venue.

Event parking is available at Temple Newsam Estate. Please arrive in good time to avoid queues and follow instructions from stewards.

Please note that parking is on grass.

If you are a blue badge holder, please make yourselves known to parking stewards upon arrival.

By train

The closest train station is Cross Gates.

By bus

From Leeds city centre, take the 19 bus towards Garforth and get off at New Temple Gate. It's then a 20 minute walk to the event site at Temple Newsam House.

Facilities and accessibility

Dogs allowed
Event parking
Toilets
Refreshments

The meeting point and car parks are on grass. The short route is on paths and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance, due to the small hill on route. There is dedicated event parking available, please make stewards aware on arrival if you need an accessible parking space.

Fundraising

Aim to raise £175, or as much as you can, so you can support more people affected by dementia now, and in the future.

Lots of tips and tricks are included in your fundraising pack you receive through the post, but you can get started now by checking out our fundraising page!