Walk, Talk, Connect: Transform Your Event with Netwalking

Netwalking is a simple, energising way for delegates to step outside, stretch their legs, and enjoy meaningful conversation while walking. It perfectly complements your conference or event by adding a refreshing burst of fresh air, movement, and connection to the day.

In an era where events are packed with back-to-back sessions, full agendas, and long periods of sitting, netwalking offers something different: a natural reset for both body and mind. It blends wellbeing, connection, and creativity in a way that indoor networking can’t match. By stepping outside and moving, delegates shift into a more open, energised state and one that encourages clearer thinking, genuine conversation, and renewed focus.

And yes, you can grab one of our delicious bento boxes to take along for the journey, just speak to a member of the team via sales@horizonleeds.co.uk to book this in.

Why add netwalking to your event? 

  • Boosts wellbeing:  A short walk provides a healthy break that reduces stress and clears the mind, helping participants return to sessions refreshed and more focused
  • Encourages natural conversation: walking side-by-side feels relaxed and opens a conversation. Ideal for relationship building, mentoring, or collaborating.
  • Re‑energises delegates: Netwalking provides a refreshing change of pace and scenery, helping to combat overload and fatigue.
  • Inspires creativity: Movement has been linked to enhanced creativity, and many people find that their best ideas emerge while walking. Fresh air and changing scenery naturally stimulate new thoughts, perspectives, and solutions.
  • Strengthens connections: shared walking helps people bond, and walking together creates an easy, low‑pressure way for delegates to get to know each other.
  • Creates inclusive engagement: ideal for those who thrive outside formal settings. Not everyone thrives in formal networking spaces, which can feel intimidating or overly structured. Netwalking provides an inclusive alternative.
  • Enhances your programme: With short, clear route options starting from Horizon Leeds’ front door, it’s a high‑value activity that requires minimal organisation
  • that elevates the delegate experience

A fresh, uplifting addition to any event

Simple yet impactful, netwalking adds space, clarity, and connection to busy event days all without disrupting your agenda.

Explore our three netwalking routes

To help you add fresh air, movement, and conversation to your event, we’ve created three carefully designed netwalking routes that start right from our front door. Each walk offers a different mood: from riverside calm to heritage highlights to bright, modern waterfront views.

Perfect for wellbeing breaks, walking meetings or a chance to reset between sessions, each route is simple to follow and ideal for all abilities.

Just choose your route, step outside, and enjoy a refreshing change of pace.

Riverside Reset Walk

Start & finish: Horizon Leeds, LS10 1JR
Approx. time: 20 minutes return
Best for: Calm conversations, fresh air, gentle reset

Step-by-step directions:

  1. Exit Horizon Leeds and walk straight ahead
  2. Turn right onto Waterloo Street
  3. Walk to the end of Waterloo Street
  4. Turn left to enter Aire Park
  5. Almost immediately, turn right
  6. Continue straight, passing the large ornamental flower sculpture
  7. Keep walking forward and cross the road
  8. The bridge will be directly in front of you
  9. At the bridge, turn left to join the riverside path
  10. Stroll along the river and take in the views
  11. Walk past Asda House
  12. Continue to the end of the walkway, then turn back
  13. Retrace your steps back through Aire Park to Horizon Leeds

📸 Photo spots

  • Aire Park’s ornamental flower sculpture
  • Riverside views at the bridge

Historic Leeds City Loop

Start & finish: Horizon Leeds, LS10 1JR
Approx. time: 20 minutes
Best for: Architecture lovers, heritage highlights, scenic group walks

Step-by-step directions:

  1. Exit Horizon Leeds and turn left, walk straight ahead through Brewery Wharf towards the bridge
  2. Cross the river at the end of Brewery Wharf
  3. Once over the bridge, turn left onto The Calls
  4. Continue along The Calls, walking under the arches
  5. Immediately after the arches, turn left onto Crown Street
  6. Continue straight, and you’ll see the Corn Exchange ahead
  7. Walk around the Corn Exchange
  8. At the far side, turn right onto Call Lane
  9. Walk down Call Lane
  10. At the end, turn right onto Kirkgate
  11. Continue to Leeds Minster
  12. Walk around the Minster and enjoy the scenery
  13. After leaving the Minster, turn left and walk straight
  14. Follow the road back to The Calls
  15. Cross the river using the same bridge
  16. Walk through Brewery Wharf to return to Horizon Leeds

📸 Photo spots

River walk to Leeds Dock

Approx. time: 25 minutes return
Best for: Bright, modern views, relaxed group netwalking, waterside atmosphere

Step-by-step directions

  1. Exit Horizon Leeds and turn left
  2. Walk straight through Brewery Wharf towards the river
  3. Continue to the steps leading down to the riverside path
  4. Head down and turn right, keeping the water on your left
  5. Follow the riverside path straight ahead
  6. Walk under the bridge and continue along the water
  7. After around 10 minutes, arrive at Leeds Dock
  8. Take time to enjoy the colourful buildings and the Royal Armouries views
  9. When ready, turn back and follow the same path
  10. Return through Brewery Wharf to Horizon Leeds

📸 Photo spot

  • Waterside path overlooking Leeds Dock and the Royal Armouries