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John Merrick's Lake is one of numerous lakes within the Reedbed Nature Reserve. The reserve is a great place for birdwatching, with wildlife all around you.

Constructed in 1714, this seven-arched packhorse bridge stands as a historical landmark. Only five arches are visible now. According to village records, it was built by by six men in nine days.

Perched on a slight hill, Hoby All Saints church overlooks Wreake Valley. It includes a west tower with a 13th-century base and added spire, north and south aisles, nave, and chancel. Dating mainly to the 13th century, the church underwent Victorian restoration in the chancel. The tower holds five bells, including the Tenor bell, known as 'Great Tom.' Legend has it that in the late 17th century, two individuals found their way to safety guided by Great Tom's sound during fog.

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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.

John Merrick's Lake is on the "Red Route", a loop of hard surfaced paths around the northernmost lake in Watermead Country Park. The red route paths are wheelchair and pushchair accessible. They're also shared with cyclists. John Merricks, was a silver Olympic medallist who competed in sailing events on a nearby lake as a schoolboy.