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View of the Waterway – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

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View of the Waterway – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

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View of the Waterway – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

03:34

14.0km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.42 km

View of the Waterway

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.49 km

Solitary Tree on the Canal Bend

Highlight • Natural

3.91 km

Canal Lock Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

5.55 km

Path Beside the Pond

Highlight • Trail

head to the new everrads brewery pick up the trail from there good ride canal track bit tight in spots but well worth the ride

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5.69 km

Canal Path Near Syston

Highlight • Cycleway

6.06 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

A nice place to stop and take five on the Grand Union canal.

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6.24 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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7.45 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

8.32 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.75 km

1.90 km

1.39 km

928 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

2.57 km

2.48 km

1.63 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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View of the Waterway – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

View of the Waterway

Solitary Tree on the Canal Bend

Canal Lock Crossing

Path Beside the Pond

Canal Path Near Syston

King's Lock Tearoom

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Great Central Way

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