LEEDS DOCK ACTIVE GROUP
Did you know that there are over 25 hours of active sessions every week at Leeds Dock?
Leeds Dock Active brings together all the active groups in the area. From open water swimming, running and paddle boarding to cycling and walking tours, there’s something for everyone.
For an overview of each activity, keep reading!
Open Water Swimming
A wonderful opportunity to rewild your soul and reconnect with nature, open water swimming is proven to improve health and happiness.
In partnership with Love Open Water and NOWCA the sport is now a permanent fixture at Leeds Dock with sessions every week.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
An exciting urban outdoor adventure, paddleboard through the heart of Leeds Dock for an unique and unforgettable experience!
Led by instructors, Amy and Dean, the year-round opportunity is open to all ages and abilities, with sessions for beginners and novices.
If you’d like to take part, join the Facebook group HERE! All information about upcoming session times will be posted in the Facebook group.
Running Club
A social running club that meets every week for a variety of sessions. Join a steady 5km session every Monday at 6:15pm, a 8-10km run every Wednesday at 6:15pm or a long run / endurance training every Sunday at 10:30am.
The meeting point is at the amphitheatre, near the Royal Armouries, at Leeds Dock. Everyone is welcome to join.
Recovery Runners
The Recovery Runners Running Club was set up by Dean Smith and Jamie Heselden.
The club grew out of their shared experiences of the benefits of running in maintaining their recovery from alcohol addiction.
The group meets every Sunday at 10am at Lock House on Armouries Drive. They also offer marathon training at 8am meeting at the same venue.
App Bikes
Did you know that we have an App Bike rental scheme available to those who live or work at Leeds Dock?
The bikes are for A-A journeys only and can be collected and dropped off at the hub in Leeds Dock, outside Yorkshire Water. If you don’t already have a membership account, please email info@activecyclingprojects.com. There are 2 types of membership account:
- Open to all Leeds Dock residents. A membership fee of £5/month which allows free daily use up to 8 hours, then £5/hour.
- Those who work at Leeds Dock businesses. Free membership. Free daily use up to 6 hours, then £5/hour.
The Daily Mile
Leeds Dock invites everyone to take part in a daily mile route for 20-minutes of easy exercise.
The Daily Mile initiative provides an excellent opportunity for the local community to incorporate self-paced, outdoor physical activity (e.g. walking, jogging, running) into their lives, with the objective to positively impact personal health, attitude and well-being.
Starting outside Department Leeds Dock on The Boulevard, the 20-minute walk weaves around Leeds Dock, offering wonderfully scenic views of the River Aire. A mile is approximately 2,000 steps.
To take part in the Daily Mile, click HERE.