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Higham On The Hill

Ashby de la Zouch Canal – Congerstone Canal Bridge loop from Higham on the Hill

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Higham On The Hill

Ashby de la Zouch Canal – Congerstone Canal Bridge loop from Higham on the Hill

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5.0

(3)

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Ashby de la Zouch Canal – Congerstone Canal Bridge loop from Higham on the Hill

02:15

33.7km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.43 km for 26 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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6.43 km

Whitemoors Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Antique rooms to browse and a nice little cafe with picnic tables on the lawn surrounded by trees.

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2

7.87 km

Ashby de la Zouch Canal

Highlight • Trail

Theres an abundance of canal towpaths around this area waiting to be explored, if you like a quiet stroll as you watch the odd boat go by then this is …

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3

11.1 km

Bosworth Marina

Highlight • Structure

Bosworth Marina is a relatively recent addition to the area, with its development and opening in 2012. The site was originally a location for industrial activities, including a timber fireproofing …

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4

19.8 km

Congerstone Canal Bridge

Highlight • River

Sustrans NCN Route 52 is fantastic! Try to avoid at rush hour as some drivers are a little less than courteous when overtaking

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5

21.2 km

Ashby Canal: Bosworth to Hicks Lodge

Highlight • River

The tranquil Ashby Canal is so level it's famous for having no locks at all. Perfect if you are in in search of a gentle and pretty route.

The canal …

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24.3 km

Far Coton Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

Teeny tiny hamlet! There is a cute farm, and the sheep are adorable!

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7

27.0 km

Shenton Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little hamlet - the church is so pretty!

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33.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

2.66 km

1.99 km

1.47 km

Surfaces

19.5 km

7.08 km

6.14 km

1.02 km

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