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King Lear's Lake – Watermead Country Park loop from Birstall

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King Lear's Lake – Watermead Country Park loop from Birstall

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King Lear's Lake – Watermead Country Park loop from Birstall

01:04

10.4km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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 6, 2026

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2.34 km

King Lear's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Really good loop for chill and recreation ride, I can recommend this for everyone 👍

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3.62 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

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4.86 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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5.28 km

River Soar Footbridge and Weir, Watermead Country Park

Highlight • River

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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6.06 km

Badobean Coffee Truck

Highlight • Cafe

Not sure how often he stops by but lovely coffee and friendly place for a chat with lovely views. benches nearby for a suit down and take in the scenery.

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6.73 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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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.99 km

1.77 km

264 m

213 m

143 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

1.37 km

894 m

268 m

264 m

Elevation

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King Lear's Lake – Watermead Country Park loop from Birstall

Watermead Lake

King Lear's Lake

Watermead Park Riverside Path

Watermead Country Park

Iron Age-Inspired Sculptures at Watermead Country Park

River Soar Footbridge and Weir, Watermead Country Park

Badobean Coffee Truck

John Merrick's Lake

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