Walking map offers guide to city's changing waterfront

It will help guide visitors and residents along the city centre's distinctive area around the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Using the map, people can plan how long it takes to get to a place by average walk times.

Recommended walking routes and information on waterfront destinations such as Clarence Dock, Holbeck Urban Village, The Calls, Granary Wharf and Brewery Wharf are included.

The maps also provide walkers with information on the bars, shops, restaurants and other cultural and historical attractions in the area.

Leeds City Council's executive member responsible for city development, Richard Lewis, said: "The Leeds city centre waterfront area has really developed over the past few years and it is now an exciting attraction in its own right.

"We want more people to visit and enjoy it and these maps are aimed at helping people do just that.

"We've linked different areas together to ensure attractions are being promoted more effectively and new developments are highlighted as destinations to explore.

"We also need to encourage people of all ages to be healthy and walking is great exercise and good for the environment too."

The Leeds Waterfront Walk It map, produced by Leeds City Council, builds on the huge success of a city centre map published by the council last summer.

Both aim to make exploring Leeds city centre and its shopping and other attractions much easier and quicker on foot.

The free Walk It maps are being distributed at key visitor centres, including the Leeds Visitor Centre within the Leeds City Railway Station.

For a free copy visit the centre or alternatively copies can be ordered by telephoning 0113 242 5242.