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

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

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

01:21

29.1km

50m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 23.1 km for 811 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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340 m

The Brew

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little cafe, great stop off on a road ride.

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5.40 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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6.17 km

Mr Whippy Ice Cream at Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Cafe

Don't miss out on the knicker boker glory 🙌

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6.99 km

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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7.52 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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16.0 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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16.9 km

Viewing Platform on Canal Opposite Space Centre

Highlight • Structure

23.4 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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