Watermead Country Park – John Merrick's Lake loop from Wanlip

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Watermead Country Park – John Merrick's Lake loop from Wanlip

Moderate

runners

Watermead Country Park – John Merrick's Lake loop from Wanlip

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8.44km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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2.60 km

Iron Age-Inspired Sculptures at Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Structure

One of a number of sculptures inspired by the discovery of mammoth, bison and deer bones discovered in the gravel workings.

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3.02 km

River Soar Footbridge and Weir, Watermead Country Park

Highlight • River

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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3.95 km

Grand Union Canal – Bridge 48 and Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The canal links up to the river soar and is a great place to hire canoes/kayaks and take a trip towards loughborough. A few riverside pubs with great food.

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4.64 km

Hope & Anchor Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Brilliant food, large portions, can be really busy, but after a walk around the Watermead its a great place to refuel.

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5.01 km

John Merrick's Lake

Highlight • Natural

John Merrick's Lake is on the "Red Route", a loop of hard surfaced paths around the northernmost lake in Watermead Country Park.

John Merricks, was a silver Olympic medallist who …

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7.02 km