Sue Ryder is inviting the Leeds community to walk under the stars this October at its annual Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Leeds – a magical evening of remembrance and fundraising in support of its expert end-of-life and bereavement care.
Sue Ryder Starlight Hike 2025, kindly sponsored by Amy Matthews Limited Property Management, with marshal points also sponsored by Skipton Building Society and Newstead & Walker Solicitors, returns on the evening of Saturday 18th October 2025. Friends and families are invited to come together and walk either a 5k or 10k route through the charming cobbled streets of Otley, all in memory of someone special.
The evening begins at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, where registration opens at 5.30pm and the atmosphere builds with live entertainment. At 7pm, walkers will set off beneath the stars, crossing the River Wharfe and winding through the town in the shadow of the iconic Chevin. Along the way, participants can pause at a dedication area to reflect and remember loved ones, joining hundreds of others to celebrate the lives of those we love and miss.
Clare Humphreys, Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, said: “Every year, the atmosphere at Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Leeds is truly special. It’s a chance for people to celebrate and remember those they love while raising funds so that Sue Ryder can be there when it matters most. Whether you come along with family, friends, colleagues or walk in quiet reflection, you’ll be making a real difference.
“If you can’t join us on the hike but still want to be part of this incredible event, we are also looking for volunteers to support the event. Contact us to find out more – we can’t wait to see you all there!”
Entry fees cover the cost of putting on the event – but it’s the sponsorship raised that helps fund expert, compassionate care. It costs £16,000 a day to run Sue Ryder’s end-of-life services, including from Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds.
Participants are encouraged to raise a suggested sponsorship of £100 or more – every step truly counts in helping ensure that no one has to face death or grief alone.
Sign up at sueryder.org/StarlightLeeds
or email the fundraising team at [email protected]
or call 0113 203 3317.
Standard tickets start from £20 per adult, which includes a medal and t-shirt. Teams of five or more can get 20% off their registration fee with the code TEAM20.
