レスターでの 周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

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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.

The River Soar divides this beautiful park into two distinct areas: On the western side are the Abbey Grounds with remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey, and the ruins of Cavendish House, a seventeenth century mansion. Abbey Park Café is also here. To the east of the river is the Victorian part of the park with its evergreen shrubberies, trees, boating lake, miniature railway, and formally planted flower displays.

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 cattle, hares, mallards and dragonflies. Local landmark the Pack Horse Bridge is also depicted. The mural was designed and created by local artist Leigh Drummond, aka Mono, working with artists’ collective Graffwerk.

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

Not sure how often he stops by but lovely coffee and friendly place for a chat with lovely views. benches nearby for a suit down and take in the scenery.

This bridge is narrow and the loose concrete can be unnerving

A beautiful and unique Georgian pedestrian promenade that links the western, historic part of the city centre with Victoria Park - originally a racecourse. This is a 'must-walk' in Leicester, it is beautiful day and night, all year round.