Waterfront, Weirs & Warriors: Granary Wharf to Leeds Dock.
Explore Leeds’ dramatic waterfront transformation, from the Dark Arches and canal locks to the national treasures of the Royal Armouries.
Review the access notes and current availability before you set off.
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Before you set off
- Starting point
- Granary Wharf & The Dark Arches
- Terrain
- Paved towpaths & riverside promenades · flat
- Accessibility
- Paved towpaths, riverside boardwalks and step-free bridges across the River Aire.
- Good to know
- All ages · waterside walkers
Free · outdoor waterfront & museum dock trail
Staying safe on the trail
- Keep your head up: Stay aware of your surroundings, traffic, and pedestrians while walking. Step into a safe, stationary pavement spot before checking your screen.
- Roads and waterways: Use designated pedestrian crossings and keep children supervised near roads, canal towpaths, and tramlines.
- Weather & terrain: Check local daylight hours and weather before setting out. Wear sensible footwear suited to cobbles, stone pavements, and inclines.
- Respect the space: Stay on public rights of way. Never climb walls, scale statues, or trespass onto private land to solve a puzzle.
Your adventure, under wraps.
Solve each mystery to unloc the next destination. Only your start and finish are shown before you set off.
- Start · Granary Wharf & The Dark ArchesPaved pedestrian basin with level boardwalks and dropped kerbs.
- 2 secret stopsRevealed one at a time as you solve.
- Finish · Royal Armouries Museum & Leeds DockBroad level paved dockside with step-free approaches and water taxi pontoon.