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The main canal side building (middle of the three) is the oldest dating back to circa 1800, with the other two more modern. There is also a traditional working canal side crane. The wharf was built to support the development of the canal and road junction at Kilby Bridge and the movement of goods. source: https://www.wigstonhistoricalsociety.co.uk/Kilby_Bridge.html

Peatling Magna, formerly known as "Great Petlyng" and later as "Great Peatling," is a village in the Harborough district of south Leicestershire. The village's notable landmark is the Church of All Saints, primarily built during the 14th and 15th centuries, featuring fine examples of carved woodwork from different periods. In 1265, Peatling Magna gained national attention when, after the Battle of Evesham, the villagers refused to cooperate with the victorious royal forces, citing concerns for the welfare of the realm. This led to a court appearance recorded in the Plea Rolls of 1266, highlighting the village's resistance and reflecting communal ideas at the smallest village level in 13th-century England.

Thorns are abundantly scattered along the path, probably due to trimming. Punctured both tyres, and met a family who had suffered the same fate on all their bikes.

A popular local park in the southern part of Leicester

Opened in 1999, it is a relatively new country park located between Oadby and Wigston on land that used to be a mixed farm. There are many different types of trees with information signs about them, a children play area is also present and there are plenty of woodlands and tree lined paths.

still fun on a hard tail but definitely better suited to full suspension bikes. Make sure you have plenty of water, rough 7th gear on a 21 speed Carrera Kraken.