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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

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City of Leicester

Bench by the Grand Union Canal – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

Moderate

4.9

(10)

25

riders

Bench by the Grand Union Canal – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

02:06

35.8km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.84 km for 128 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.97 km

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Highlight • Structure

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 …

Tip by

2

4.13 km

Bench by the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

6.72 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

Tip by

4

7.41 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

Tip by

5

14.6 km

View of Whetstone Fishery from Willoughby Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet, straight section of road with great views, passing Whetstone Fishery.

Tip by

6

18.8 km

Church of All Saints, Peatling Magna

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

Tip by

30.9 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

8

34.1 km

Art & Design Building

Highlight • Structure

9

35.1 km

Town Hall Bike Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Free, secure, city centre bike parking. Perfect place to safely leave a bike during the day time.

Tip by

B

35.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

15.2 km

2.81 km

971 m

629 m

306 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

3.26 km

204 m

133 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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