Join us for a creative walk with local eco-poet Kate Simpson along the canal on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

About this Event

Step away from the rush and spend time by the canal. Join Leeds eco-poet Kate Simpson in exploring the city's waterway, looking closer at the nature and stories that live in and around it. Along the way there will be chances to start and write your own poems with prompts and support from Kate.

A relaxed and welcoming session for anyone interested in creativity, nature and local places - no previous writing experience necessary!

A project funded by Leeds Seasons of Culture and the Poetry School.

This is a creative canal walk from Leeds City Centre towards Kirkstall

This project is part of the Seasons of Culture Programme funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Council through the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme.

· Please consider using public transport to arrive at Office Lock

· Please bring something to write on and with – a paper and pen or a notes app on a phone!

· Our walk will start at 10:30am

· Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather

· Meeting point: Office Lock, 226 Canal Wharf, Holbeck, Leeds LS1 4EY https://w3w.co/lush.votes.rats

Book now

Please book one time slot per person. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are designed for adults and for children from seven years old upwards as an introduction to walking and are easy grade along our amazing towpaths. Learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife which is around every turn on our waterways .

Parents and Guardians are required to accompany their children on this walk.

Walk ins will not be accepted. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part. Social distancing measures will be in place and all equipment will be cleaned in between sessions.

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The Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Activities are free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. You can now support the work our teams do and make a donation on our website here

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