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Discover the hidden journey of Bradford Beck with the Bradford Beck Plaque Walk, a self-guided trail that brings the city's underground waterways to life. Along the route, 15 engraved stone markers are set into the pavement, each featuring a unique line of poetry that reveals the beck’s hidden path beneath the bustling streets. Follow the trail between Thornton Road, past Bradford Live the former Odeon, and through to Lower Kirkgate, uncovering a different side of the city’s history.
Download the PDF guide to view on your mobile or print it at home, and use the link below to access the interactive route map. While you're exploring, why not check out other city centre trails, including the Tranquility Trail and Bradford Beck: Plaques Walk?
Discover More: Bradford’s hidden and scenic becks on free guided walks throughout spring and summer!
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Events
Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025
Wednesday, 16th July 2025 - Wednesday, 16th July 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: from Bradford to Shipley along Bradford BeckBradford Beck is hidden in the city; this walk takes you on an interesting route out of the city to join the Beck along Canal Rd.- more info
Wednesday, 7th May 2025 - Wednesday, 7th May 2025
Saturday, 12th July 2025 - Saturday, 12th July 2025
Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025
Wednesday, 24th September 2025 - Wednesday, 24th September 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: City Centre Plaques TrailFollow the 15 plaques marking the route of Bradford Beck as it flows beneath the city centre.- more info
Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025
Wednesday, 30th July 2025 - Wednesday, 30th July 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: Northcliffe Dike and Red BeckThis is an easy walk along the becks that run through Northcliffe Woods and Heaton Woods, once a busy industrial area.- more info
Wednesday, 21st May 2025 - Wednesday, 21st May 2025
Saturday, 9th August 2025 - Saturday, 9th August 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: Gill Beck and Spring Woods, BaildonA walk through the historic hamlet of Tong Park, wanders along Gill Beck and then up the valley side back to Baildon.- more info
Saturday, 31st May 2025 - Saturday, 31st May 2025
Wednesday, 13th August 2025 - Wednesday, 13th August 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: Chellow Dene Beck and ReservoirsFrom the recently improved Chellow Dene wetlands up to and around the 19th century Chellow Dene reservoirs and back.- more info
Wednesday, 4th June 2025 - Wednesday, 4th June 2025
Saturday, 23rd August 2025 - Saturday, 23rd August 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: Pitty Beck and ClaytonThis is a fine walk, rising up to Clayton and skirting Thornton, visiting five becks along the way with panoramic views across the valley.- more info
Saturday, 14th June 2025 - Saturday, 14th June 2025
Wednesday, 27th August 2025 - Wednesday, 27th August 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: Hewenden VistasThis is a delightful walk taking in panoramic views, woodland walks, the impressive Hewenden Viaduct and spectacular Goit Stock Waterfall.- more info
Wednesday, 18th June 2025 - Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Saturday, 6th September 2025 - Saturday, 6th September 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck and Hole Bottom BeckThis is a switchback walk between three valleys, giving a fine sense of the network of tributaries that flow down into the Bradford Beck.- more info
Saturday, 28th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025
Wednesday, 10th September 2025 - Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: North Beck, KeighleyDams and weirs on North Beck used to serve mills. Out of the city, it is now a peaceful watercourse, winding its way through rural woodland.- more info
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 - Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Discover Bradford's Becks: Morton Beck and Sunnydale ReservoirThis walk follows Morton Beck from the Aire valley up the hillside to Sunnydale reservoir, the site of a mass trespass by ramblers in 1930.- more info
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Routes
- Description of route - A self-guided trail through the city.
- Length of route (miles) - 0.5 miles
