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Belgrave Lock – Watermead Country Park loop from Leicestershire

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Anstey

Belgrave Lock – Watermead Country Park loop from Leicestershire

Easy

5.0

(4)

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Belgrave Lock – Watermead Country Park loop from Leicestershire

01:29

25.5km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.13 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.94 km

Belgrave Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Lock no.44 in a peaceful setting. Great starting point for walks.

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2

9.33 km

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bridge artwork near the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

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12.4 km

Jelsons Lake

Lake

4

12.7 km

5

12.9 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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6

12.9 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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7

13.4 km

Bridge Over the River Soar

Highlight • Bridge

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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8

13.7 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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9

21.3 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

10.3 km

943 m

943 m

924 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

5.33 km

262 m

< 100 m

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