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The best running trails around City of Leicester

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Running around City of Leicester is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around City of Leicester—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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1. Canal Pathway – Tranquil Stream loop from Belgrave

8.72km

00:54

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Running loop from Western Park

6.15km

00:38

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Watermead Park Riverside Path – Canal Pathway loop from Leicester

19.4km

02:01

70m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. The Demostaph loop from West End

8.60km

00:53

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Canal Path loop from Leicester

14.1km

01:29

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Tranquil Stream – Canal Pathway loop from Clarendon Park

9.95km

01:02

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Canal Pathway – Watermead Park Riverside Path loop from St Matthew's

16.9km

01:46

30m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Tranquil Stream – Canal Pathway loop from St Matthew's

11.8km

01:13

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Greyfriars Church loop from Clarendon Park

8.50km

00:53

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Canal Path loop from Aylestone

10.5km

01:08

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around City of Leicester

1. Canal Pathway – Tranquil Stream loop from Belgrave

2. Running loop from Western Park

3. Watermead Park Riverside Path – Canal Pathway loop from Leicester

4. The Demostaph loop from West End

5. Canal Path loop from Leicester

6. Tranquil Stream – Canal Pathway loop from Clarendon Park

7. Canal Pathway – Watermead Park Riverside Path loop from St Matthew's

8. Tranquil Stream – Canal Pathway loop from St Matthew's

9. Greyfriars Church loop from Clarendon Park

10. Canal Path loop from Aylestone

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