Aire and Calder Navigation Heritage Walk

The walk will be led by Roderic Parker, Leeds Civic Trust guide. It will include: a brief history of the Aire & Calder Navigation; the use of the Navigation and the river for transport through the ages; the regeneration of the dock area; the flood defences; Leeds Dock; local industries; and the former railway line.
Surfaces are paved throughout (apart from some cobbles). There is very little shelter from bad weather.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

14.00

Thursday 12 September:

10.30

Location & directions

The Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR

Directions:

Meet on the front steps of the Corn Exchange.

Contact on day:

Roderic Parker.

Telephone number:

+447821155250

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book by email rather than by phone if possible.

Booking contact name:

Roderic Parker

Booking telephone number:

+447821155250

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

09 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The walk is generally flat and surfaces are good apart from some cobbles; suitable footwear is recommended. Only a few metres are under cover. Toilet facilities are in the Corn Exchange at the start of the walk. The walk crosses the water several times using bridges, including steps and lock gates. Please feel free to bring a drink and/or snack to consume en route. The walk ends on the Navigation opposite Thwaite Mills. We then turn back to the nearest bus stop, but walk members are free to make their own ways back.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

3 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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