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Abbey Park – Watermead Loop from Leicester

Timothy Doheney

Abbey Park – Watermead Loop from Leicester

Timothy Doheney planned a bike ride

August 17, 2021

Abbey Park – Watermead Loop from Leicester

Moderate

04:29

74.0km

16.5km/h

300m

300m

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Overview

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 180 m

After 14.2 km for 801 m

After 18.7 km for 69 m

Waypoints

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1

9.87 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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2

10.9 km

National Space Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The National Space Centre is a striking museum and education space in Leicester. Opened in 2001, the building has become one of the city's most recognisable landmarks thanks to its …

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3

11.9 km

Belgrave Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Lock no.44 in a peaceful setting. Great starting point for walks.

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4

15.0 km

Watermead Weir and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

5

16.8 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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6

17.3 km

Bridge Over the River Soar

Highlight • Bridge

The footbridge crossing the River Soar weir is on the "Purple route" around Watermead Country Park, a beautiful loop of hard surfaced path, with a network of lakes on one side and the Grand Union Canal on the other.

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7

18.8 km

John Merrick Lake

Highlight • Lake

8

47.9 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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74.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

23.0 km

5.30 km

2.98 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

22.6 km

1.67 km

873 m

233 m

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