TCV

Connecting people and green spaces

Green Gym header image

Walk Leader Training (Friday)

An activity with ACLS Courses 2026-27

Activity date: Friday 9th October 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00

This is a paid event.

Activity description

This is a one-off session running on Friday 9th October from 10.00am to 4.00pm
This session is aimed at people who are already part of a walking group and want to take more responsibility or those looking to set up a new walking group.
The session will cover various subjects including why we have walking groups, the role and responsibilities of a walk leader, route planning and risk assessment, a demonstration walk, and discussions of various scenarios which may arise.
It gives the opportunity to discuss various aspects of being a walk leader and ask questions of experienced walk leaders in a supportive environment.

This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £26,800 or part-time and earn less than £13.85 per hour; It is £9 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts.
To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk
If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.

Meeting place

Hollybush Meeting Room

what3words meeting point: ///fade.librarian.curve

Activity location

Hollybush Conservation Centre, Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP

Site description

Hollybush Conservation Centre is a large former farmhouse by the canal in Kirkstall. Volunteers meet here on a daily basis to work on various environmental projects on and off site. It was previously a rhubarb farm.

Contact

Tina Kinnar

Telephone: 0113 274 2335
Email: hollybush@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/hollybush

This is a paid event.

Please bring

  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

TCV Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BP

Site Facilities

  • Baby Changing
  • Cafe
  • Disabled Access
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Toilets
  • Nearest Toilets - Toilet block

Back to search results