Bradford Beck Plaque on the Pathway.

About

A series of 15 plaques mark the route of Bradford Beck as it flows hidden beneath the city centre. They were installed by the Friends of Bradford's Becks as a reminder that the river which was so important to the development of Bradford is still here, flowing beneath our feet. Look out for the dark slate-coloured paving stones. Each bears two lines of a poem, the sponsor’s name and an arrow showing the direction of the Beck's flow.

LENGTH: (0.8km, 0.5m).
DURATION: 2 hr

TERRAIN: A flat walk on pavements, one set of steps to descend. Care needed when crossing roads.
START: Beside Bradford Live on Thornton Road, BD1 2DH. what3words/vine.ramp.twin
PARKING: There are several car parks in Bradford city centre.
BUS: Interchange five minutes walk.

PLEASE BRING:

  • sensible walking shoes
  • water
  • snack
  • waterproofs and/sunhat depending on the weather

PARTICIPATION: under 18s and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Guide Prices

Reserve a spot via Eventbrite | Free

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Map & Directions

Discover Bradford's Becks: City Centre Plaques Trail

Type:Guided Walk

Beside Bradford Live, Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 2DH

Opening Times

Season (24 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Wednesday10:00 - 12:00

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