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King Lear's Lake – Mural at New Bridge Underpass loop from Birstall

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King Lear's Lake – Mural at New Bridge Underpass loop from Birstall

Easy

5.0

(3)

12

riders

King Lear's Lake – Mural at New Bridge Underpass loop from Birstall

00:32

9.26km

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.60 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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2

1.61 km

Watermead Lake

Highlight • Lake

3

3.40 km

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bridge artwork near the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

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4

4.90 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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5

4.91 km

Abbey Pumping Station Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

A nicely preserved pumping station that is now a museum for showcasing local industrial heritage. There is also a narrow gauge railway at the site.

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6

5.02 km

Viewing Platform on Canal Opposite Space Centre

Highlight • Structure

7

7.32 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • River

8

8.18 km

Watermead Weir and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

9.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

909 m

327 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.65 km

393 m

196 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

34°C

20°C

35 %

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