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City of Leicester

Turret Gateway – Victoria Park loop from Leicester

Hiking trails & Routes

City of Leicester

Turret Gateway – Victoria Park loop from Leicester

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Turret Gateway – Victoria Park loop from Leicester

02:30

9.64km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.45 km

River Soar Canal with Swans

Highlight • Cycleway

2

1.85 km

Turret Gateway

Highlight • Historical Site

Gateway to Castle View and Castle Park from the De Montfort campus

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3

5.15 km

New Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful and unique Georgian pedestrian promenade that links the western, historic part of the city centre with Victoria Park - originally a racecourse. This is a 'must-walk' in Leicester, it is beautiful day and night, all year round.

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4

6.69 km

Victoria Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful park that is close to the city centre with big open fields, it is one of the busiest parks in Leicester as it is on a key commute route for students and workers alike.

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5

7.39 km

Victoria Park

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Vicki park, a massive green space near the city centre, gets very busy on summer weekends, once the site of Radio 1s big weekend.

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6

8.17 km

View of Leicester City Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

9.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

2.70 km

928 m

593 m

360 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

4.14 km

750 m

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