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City of Leicester

Abbey Park – King Lear's Lake loop from Leicester

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City of Leicester

Abbey Park – King Lear's Lake loop from Leicester

Moderate

45

runners

Abbey Park – King Lear's Lake loop from Leicester

01:04

10.3km

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: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

534 m

Abbey Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The River Soar divides this beautiful park into two distinct areas:

On the western side are the Abbey Grounds with remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey, and the ruins …

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2

1.98 km

Canal Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

3

3.04 km

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bridge artwork near the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

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4

3.90 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • River

5

4.82 km

Watermead Lake

Highlight • Lake

6

4.83 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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7

5.96 km

Watermead Weir and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

8

8.75 km

Tranquil Stream

Highlight • Natural

B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

1.13 km

190 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.05 km

2.46 km

488 m

215 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 1 September

21°C

14°C

84 %

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