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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

02:08

35.8km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.84 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.97 km

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Highlight • Structure

This striking mural, on Aylestone Road, marks the entrance to Aylestone Meadows close to Mill Lock. It features the wildlife that can be seen on the meadows, such as longhorn …

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4.13 km

Bench by the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.72 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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7.41 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

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14.6 km

View of Whetstone Fishery from Willoughby Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet, straight section of road with great views, passing Whetstone Fishery.

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18.8 km

Church of All Saints, Peatling Magna

Highlight • Historical Site

Peatling Magna, formerly known as "Great Petlyng" and later as "Great Peatling," is a village in the Harborough district of south Leicestershire.

The village's notable landmark is the Church of …

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30.8 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

32.7 km

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • River

Narrow tow paths but worth a carful ride. Watch out for mooring points.

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34.4 km

Art & Design Building

Highlight • Structure

35.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

3.32 km

1.64 km

1.25 km

306 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

7.94 km

734 m

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Bench by the Grand Union Canal

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Great Central Way

View of Whetstone Fishery from Willoughby Road

Church of All Saints, Peatling Magna

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Art & Design Building

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