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City of Leicester

Leicester City Bridge artwork – Abbey Park loop from Clarendon Park

Bike touring routes & trails

City of Leicester

Leicester City Bridge artwork – Abbey Park loop from Clarendon Park

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Leicester City Bridge artwork – Abbey Park loop from Clarendon Park

02:31

40.6km

190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

930 m

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Highlight • Structure

This striking mural, on Aylestone Road, marks the entrance to Aylestone Meadows close to Mill Lock. It features the wildlife that can be seen on the meadows, such as longhorn …

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2

2.09 km

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • River

Narrow tow paths but worth a carful ride. Watch out for mooring points.

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3

4.47 km

Friars Mill

Highlight • Monument

Friars Mill gets its name from the site which had been a Dominican Priory (the Black Friars). The main surviving building of a cluster of early industrial buildings, Friars Mill, dates from around 1794.

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4

5.48 km

Aylestone Meadows Canal Street Art

Highlight • Structure

Lots of artwork to checkout. Some very low bridges too so be careful.

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5

6.19 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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6

7.17 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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7

8.76 km

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bridge artwork near the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

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8

10.5 km

Watermead Weir and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

9

13.0 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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10

13.1 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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11

13.9 km

Leicester Windsurfing & SUP Club Mural at King Lear Lake

Highlight • Lake

Leicester Windsurfing & SUP club show how to make a storage container look beautiful!

Located at King's Lear lake.

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38.9 km

Northcote Road

Bus stop

B

40.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

10.1 km

4.67 km

2.65 km

1.96 km

912 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

10.7 km

3.27 km

1.80 km

526 m

< 100 m

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