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Great Central Way – Church of St Peter loop from South Wigston

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Great Central Way – Church of St Peter loop from South Wigston

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5.0

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Great Central Way – Church of St Peter loop from South Wigston

02:37

42.2km

330m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 38.7 km for 228 m

After 39.0 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.33 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

Tip by

4.02 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

Tip by

4.45 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

6.36 km

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

8.06 km

Art & Design Building

Highlight • Structure

23.3 km

Church of St Peter

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely little village

Tip by

24.3 km

St. Peter's Church, Kings Norton

Highlight • Historical Site

Bench for a rest with a view

Tip by

27.0 km

Roman Road from Stonton Wyville to Little Stretton

Highlight • Trail

The Roman road swaps from mud/gravel to tarmac at the junctions with main roads and takes you from Stonton Wyville all the way to Little Stretton. All good riding and great fun.

Tip by

42.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

9.31 km

5.96 km

1.09 km

549 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

18.7 km

641 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

27°C

17°C

0 %

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Great Central Way – Church of St Peter loop from South Wigston

Great Central Way

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Art & Design Building

Church of St Peter

St. Peter's Church, Kings Norton

Roman Road from Stonton Wyville to Little Stretton

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