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View of the Waterway – Path Beside the Pond loop from Leicester

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View of the Waterway – Path Beside the Pond loop from Leicester

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3.0

(2)

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View of the Waterway – Path Beside the Pond loop from Leicester

01:36

25.4km

100m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.2 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

View of the Waterway

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.4 km

Canal Lock Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

18.1 km

Path Beside the Pond

Highlight • Trail

head to the new everrads brewery pick up the trail from there good ride canal track bit tight in spots but well worth the ride

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18.2 km

Canal Path Near Syston

Highlight • Cycleway

18.6 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

A nice place to stop and take five on the Grand Union canal.

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18.8 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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19.1 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

20.5 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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25.1 km

Leicester Coffee House Company

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly and cyclist friendly with racks. Super good coffee and cakes along with a selection of beans

Tip by

25.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.99 km

4.44 km

2.31 km

1.97 km

413 m

123 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

4.63 km

3.61 km

2.25 km

2.10 km

347 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

60 %

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View of the Waterway – Path Beside the Pond loop from Leicester

View of the Waterway

Canal Lock Crossing

Path Beside the Pond

Canal Path Near Syston

King's Lock Tearoom

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Leicester Coffee House Company

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