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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – King's Lock Tearoom loop from Great Glen

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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – King's Lock Tearoom loop from Great Glen

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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – King's Lock Tearoom loop from Great Glen

02:15

31.1km

120m

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: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.2 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.1 km

Shaun the Sheep Mural

Highlight • Structure

Pull over to the quiet cul de sac and enjoy this fine piece of vernacular street art. Leicester Castle will be just over your shoulder - so don’t forget to turn and look the other way

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10.8 km

Art & Design Building

Highlight • Structure

12.2 km

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • River

Narrow tow paths but worth a carful ride. Watch out for mooring points.

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13.4 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 …

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13.6 km

Bench by the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.9 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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15.1 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

A nice place to stop and take five on the Grand Union canal.

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26.7 km

Scenic Path

Highlight • Trail

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.

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31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.16 km

7.52 km

4.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

11.6 km

2.34 km

1.33 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Bench by the Grand Union Canal – King's Lock Tearoom loop from Great Glen

Shaun the Sheep Mural

Art & Design Building

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Bench by the Grand Union Canal

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

King's Lock Tearoom

Scenic Path

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