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Great Central Way – Osprey Viewing Spot loop from Groby

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Great Central Way – Osprey Viewing Spot loop from Groby

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5.0

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Great Central Way – Osprey Viewing Spot loop from Groby

01:59

33.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.74 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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9.13 km

Leicester Central Railway Station Area

Highlight • Structure

9.69 km

Dryad Handicrafts Plaque

Highlight • Monument

10.3 km

Town Hall Bike Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Free, secure, city centre bike parking. Perfect place to safely leave a bike during the day time.

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14.3 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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16.2 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

16.6 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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17.3 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

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18.6 km

Osprey Viewing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

33.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

7.77 km

4.62 km

1.38 km

1.07 km

345 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

12.7 km

993 m

497 m

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

20°C

15 %

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Great Central Way – Osprey Viewing Spot loop from Groby

Aylestone Meadows Canal Street Art

Leicester Central Railway Station Area

Dryad Handicrafts Plaque

Town Hall Bike Park

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Great Central Way

Osprey Viewing Spot

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