Leeds

Not for nothing has Leeds been christened the ‘capital of the north’; it’s bustling streets, chic boutiques and stylish bars create an air of confidence which is reminiscent of London or Edinburgh. Through it all threads the peaceful River Aire, an attractive green corridor where residents and commuters can relax.

Walking to work in Leeds
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal, the Aire & Calder Navigation and the River Aire are convenient traffic-free pathways through Leeds. Residents lucky enough to work in their home city should consider leaving the car at home and walking to work along the towpath - you’ll benefit from the exercise and are likely to get to work calmer and happier without having spent the morning stuck in traffic. Commuters arriving at Leeds station can take to the towpaths as soon as they leave the train, and follow the Leeds & Liverpool Canal out towards the Aireside Centre or the Aire & Calder Navigation to Warehouse Hill.

Leeds is a very cycle-friendly town, and parts of the towpath are wide enough to accommodate cyclists as well as other users – but remember to dismount under bridges.

Out and about in Leeds
Take a day to hit the many shops the city centre has to offer. From chic boutiques to high street and designer stores, there’s something for everyone, whatever your taste or size of your wallet. Many shops are on traffic-free streets, so you can meander around to your hearts content. And after a busy shopping expedition, head to one of the city’s stylish bars or cosy pubs to rest your legs.

If shopping isn’t your thing, take a walk along the River Aire, which gently winds its way through the city centre and out into the midst of West Yorkshire countryside.

Aire Action Leeds are working to create better waterways in Leeds for people and wildlife.