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Watermead Country Park – King Lear's Lake loop from Leicester

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
City of Leicester

Watermead Country Park – King Lear's Lake loop from Leicester

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4.9

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39

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Watermead Country Park – King Lear's Lake loop from Leicester

00:50

14.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.92 km

Aylestone Meadows Canal Street Art

Highlight • Structure

Lots of artwork to checkout. Some very low bridges too so be careful.

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2

2.78 km

Stone Bridge in Abbey Park

Highlight • Historical Site

With the River Soar flowing through its centre, Abbey Park is a lovely place to relax in the city. The park was opened in 1882 and has since become a …

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3

5.09 km

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bridge artwork near the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

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4

5.96 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • River

5

6.88 km

King Lear's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Really good loop for chill and recreation ride, I can recommend this for everyone 👍

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6

8.01 km

Watermead Weir and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

1.65 km

597 m

263 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Saturday 24 October

12°C

7°C

34 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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