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.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near River Soar Footbridge and Weir, Watermead Country Park

runners

1. Watermead Country Park

4.81km

00:30

10m

This easy 3.0-mile jogging loop through Watermead Country Park offers diverse scenery, including lakes and riverbanks, perfect for a quick r

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(2)

427

runners

2. Badobean Coffee Truck – Bridge Over the River Soar loop from Syston

7.08km

00:44

10m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

405

runners

3. John Merrick's Lake – Bridge Over the River Soar loop from Syston

3.77km

00:23

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 50 m

Weather

Today

Friday 20 March

12°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Thurmaston, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Bradgate House Ruins

Rothley Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin & St John the Baptist

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Quiet Road to Wymeswold

Abbey Park Walk

Grand Union Canal: Loughborough to Barrow-upon-Soar

Birstall Bike Track

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Bradgate Park

Lakes at Watermead Country Park

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Watermead Park Riverside Path

River Soar Footbridge and Weir, Watermead Country Park

1. Watermead Country Park

2. Badobean Coffee Truck – Bridge Over the River Soar loop from Syston

3. John Merrick's Lake – Bridge Over the River Soar loop from Syston

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️