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Canal Path Near Syston – Great Central Way loop from Enderby

Hiking trails & Routes

Canal Path Near Syston – Great Central Way loop from Enderby

Moderate

4.5

(2)

22

hikers

Canal Path Near Syston – Great Central Way loop from Enderby

03:15

12.8km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.58 km

Canal Path Near Syston

Highlight • Cycleway

2

2.94 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

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

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3

3.13 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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4

4.63 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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5

4.71 km

Aylestone Meadows Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Narrow and can get muddy but really a nice walk

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6

6.12 km

View of King Power Stadium from the Riverside

Highlight • River

Nice view of Leicester City's stadium from the western side of River Soar

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9.46 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

8

10.3 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

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B

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

1.95 km

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

3.19 km

1.72 km

1.16 km

544 m

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

93 %

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