YOUNG artists have transformed a graffiti-covered wall along the River Avon in Bath into a colourful mural celebrating local wildlife.

The mural is part of a series of improvements to the Bath River Line, a 10km stretch of the river corridor between Newbridge and Bathampton, which aims to better connect the river path to nearby green spaces.

The mural project was a collaboration between Bath & North East Somerset Council and Little Lost Robot, an independent non-profit collective of artists working with social practice across Bath and North East Somerset.

The design, on the back of a building used by the Army Reserve Centre, was developed during two workshops for NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) young artists and painted by four of the youngsters during several sessions earlier this month.

It celebrates the unique wildlife found along the river and reflects the vision of the council’s Bath River Line in helping to connect the community and visitors to their natural environment.

Ruby Sant, Director Little Lost Robot/Head of the Inclusive Communities team Bath Spa, said: “It has been an absolute delight to work with our artists Jak and Rose and our team of young designers and painters to create a fantastic new mural for the riverside.”

Construction started recently on Phase One of the Bath River Line project, which aims to improve the stretch between Windsor Bridge and Green Park with new seating, improved access to the river path and ecological planting. New wayfinding signage will also be installed.

Work will continue along the River Line into August, with further phases to be delivered beyond that. Sections of the towpath will be closed temporarily and only where necessary, with signage and diversions for users of the path.

Details of further improvements can be found on the council's website.