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Watermead Country Park – John Merrick's Lake loop from Thurmaston

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Watermead Country Park – John Merrick's Lake loop from Thurmaston

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Watermead Country Park – John Merrick's Lake loop from Thurmaston

01:36

28.6km

160m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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1.82 km

The footbridge crossing the River Soar weir is on the "Purple route" around Watermead Country Park, a beautiful loop of hard surfaced path, with a network of lakes on one side and the Grand Union Canal on the other.

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2.23 km

King Lear's Lake

Lake

3.13 km

John Merrick's Lake

Highlight • Natural

John Merrick's Lake is on the "Red Route", a loop of hard surfaced paths around the northernmost lake in Watermead Country Park.

John Merricks, was a silver Olympic medallist who …

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3.53 km

Hope & Anchor Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Brilliant food, large portions, can be really busy, but after a walk around the Watermead its a great place to refuel.

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7.42 km

The Brew

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little cafe, great stop off on a road ride.

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15.1 km

Beaumanor Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant place to hike or bike around. I suggest incorparating Beacon Hill too.

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19.2 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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28.1 km

King Lear's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Really good loop for chill and recreation ride, I can recommend this for everyone 👍

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28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

7.47 km

1.76 km

736 m

463 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

3.65 km

2.11 km

531 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Watermead Country Park – John Merrick's Lake loop from Thurmaston

Watermead Country Park

Bridge Over the River Soar

John Merrick's Lake

Hope & Anchor Pub

The Brew

Beaumanor Hall

Swithland Wood

King Lear's Lake

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