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The Top 20 Attractions around Great Glen

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Great Glen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Great Glen is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Foxton Locks

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Foxton Locks sits in 34 acres of natural green spaces which make is great for nature spotting. Look out for herons, swans, swallows and kingfishers. Also located …

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Stone Bridge in Abbey Park

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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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Sludge Hall Hill

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On the wonderfully named "Sludge Hall Hill", you will gain around 50m of elevation over an average gradient of around 7%. (Sludge Hall itself, despite the name is a rather lovely, private country house).

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Friars Mill

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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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Goadby Road Gravel Track

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Great gravel road, feels likely you're fully in the middle of nowhere!

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