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Watermead Country Park – Great Central Way loop from Syston

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Watermead Country Park – Great Central Way loop from Syston

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4.5

(14)

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Watermead Country Park – Great Central Way loop from Syston

01:47

30.4km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.5 km for 219 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

Iron Age-Inspired Sculptures at Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Structure

One of a number of sculptures inspired by the discovery of mammoth, bison and deer bones discovered in the gravel workings.

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2.78 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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2.95 km

Lakes at Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Lake

6.27 km

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bridge artwork near the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

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7.67 km

Belgrave Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Lock no.44 in a peaceful setting. Great starting point for walks.

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15.3 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

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16.1 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

20.0 km

Friars Mill gets its name from the site which had been a Dominican Priory (the Black Friars). The main surviving building of a cluster of early industrial buildings, Friars Mill, dates from around 1794.

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21.7 km

Stone Bridge in Abbey Park

Highlight • Historical Site

With the River Soar flowing through its centre, Abbey Park is a lovely place to relax in the city. The park was opened in 1882 and has since become a …

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27.3 km

Jelsons Lake

Lake

30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

3.87 km

1.05 km

683 m

625 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

6.71 km

445 m

107 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

33°C

20°C

37 %

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Watermead Country Park – Great Central Way loop from Syston

Iron Age-Inspired Sculptures at Watermead Country Park

Watermead Country Park

Lakes at Watermead Country Park

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Belgrave Lock

Great Central Way

Friars Mill

Stone Bridge in Abbey Park

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