River Aire walk Leeds Bridge to Centenary foot bridge along the South side of the River Aire.

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Leeds Bridge to Centenary foot bridge

A roman ford was originally located in the area of the current Leeds Bridge.
The Saxons were thought to have built a wooden bridge, the first mention of a bridge was in 1327.
In the 15^th there is written evidence of a stone bridge built replacing a ferry.
The bridge was widened in 1730 & 1760
In 1870 the constuction of the present iron bridge was commenced.
Major structural stengthening was undertaken underneath out of sight to maintain the look of the cast iron balustrade

Note the arches in the 2 buildings.
The near ones are all new, but the far ones are original with new upper floors
Closer detain showing the old stone work that belonged to the wharehouse that existed on Leeds Quay

Lats, bars, restaurant & Leeds Minster

Left centre Apartments & The Aire Bar Riverside Terrace
Calls Landing, right centre:
- Stew & Oyster Bar with large outdoor space.
- Ambiente Tapas Leeds Restaurant.
Leeds Parish church in the background

From Leeds Bridge head away from the city centre and turn left into dock Street, this will take you to the South Bank. of the river.

Dock Street looking towards Bridge EndDock Street looking towards Bridge End

In Dock street is the Ciao Bella Bar Italian Restaurant with a terrace at the rear.
In 30m turn left into Navigation Walk, before reaching the Ciao Bella.
Take a note of the very unusual road sign, beware of Ducks, then bear round to the right.And walk straight ahead.
Walk along side the what is now called the lagoon by locals. Originally a boat dock, now dammed off from the river.
At one time this dock had a timber framed roof.
In summer enjow the abundent water lillies & aquatic plants.
When you reach the wooden footbridge, for use by residents only. Look back towards the converted warehouse that is built into the dock, and you will see an openening that let barges into the building,now bricked up.
The lagoon is the prettiest spot on the river in central Leeds.

Ducks & other water birds can often be seen at Victoria Quays. Usually there is a resedent water fowl with a brood of black fluffy chicks in spring & summer and very occasionally a crane

Victoria Quays & the Lagoon during the day & night.

The lagoon at Victoria Quays (Navigation Walk). The wooden bridge and the property on the left is Private property
When you reach the wooden footbridge, do not use it, It is private.
The walk contines straight on with a sharp bend to the left then right followed by steps to take you over the flood defences.
To avoid these steps at the wooden bridge take a right turn between the 2 buildings & out Through the small private car park, turn left wih the car park wall on your left & left again to the river at Brewery Wharf.
Brewery Wharf Area: Bars, Restaurants & Hotels
- Home Restaurant, ex Oracle Bar
- 212 Cafe Bar.
- Yum Yum Cafe Bar.
- Jurys Inn Hotel.
- 42 The Calls Hotel. CLOSED under renovation to 5 Star