Sport and active recreation programme for disabled people

There are a number of sessions available throughout Leeds for children and adults to participate in exercise, for fitness or for social reasons.

Some of these sessions are run by Leeds City Council and some are run by private clubs hiring the facilities.  They cover a wide range of opport disability athletics at John Charles Centre for Sports unities including:

  • adapted cycling,
  • athletics,
  • bowls, 
  • gymnastics,
  • multi sport clubs, 
  • table tennis,
  • swimming and many more.

A summary of the sessions currently available is detailed in the booklet.

The document also contains information on Bowls at John Charles Centre for Sports

  • useful websites and club contacts
  • leisure centres at a glance - a guide to access and facilities at leisure centres with the aim of allowing customers to make a more informed choice
  • getting around - transport services

To download a copy of the programme please see the downloads section on this page.


Accesible walks
Accessible walks

  • All walks start at 1.30pm and take no longer than 3 hours (usually 1 - 2 hours).
  • All you need to bring is sturdy footwear and suitable clothing for the weather.
  • Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Guide dogs and pet dogs are of course welcome (unless stated otherwise inside leaflet) as long as they are kept on a short lead at all times.

For more details on these walks, together with wheelchair/pushchair accessible walks run by the Ranger Service please see the ‘Leeds Countryside Events and Activities’ leaflet, or contact Dan Malster on 0113 237 5268.

Date

Time

Name

Description

Meeting Point

08 December 2008

Meet at 1.30pm

Golden Acre Park Easy Access Walk

An accessible, easy going 1 mile stroll around the attractive lake and gardens of this formal park.

Golden Acre Park car park, off Otley Road (A660), Bramhope

15 January 2008

Meet at 1.30pm

Rodley Ramble

An accessible, easy going 1 mile walk suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs around the hidden gem of Rodley Nature Reserve.

Rodley Nature Reserve visitor centre, off Moss Bridge Road, Rodley

09 February 2008

Meet at 1.30pm

Fairburn Ings Easy Access Walk

An accessible, easy going 1.5 mile walk suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs around the beautiful Fairburn Ings Local Nature Reserve.

Fairburn Ings visitor centre, Newton Lane near Castleford


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