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Path Beside the Pond – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

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Path Beside the Pond – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

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Path Beside the Pond – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

01:26

13.8km

50m

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 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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312 m

Leicester Coffee House Company

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly and cyclist friendly with racks. Super good coffee and cakes along with a selection of beans

Tip by

4.91 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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5.09 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

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

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5.46 km

Canal Path Near Syston

Highlight • Cycleway

5.60 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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7.62 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

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9.75 km

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Highlight • Structure

This striking mural, on Aylestone Road, marks the entrance to Aylestone Meadows close to Mill Lock. It features the wildlife that can be seen on the meadows, such as longhorn …

Tip by

9.83 km

Aylestone Meadows Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Narrow and can get muddy but really a nice walk

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

2.29 km

880 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

4.27 km

1.77 km

906 m

603 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Path Beside the Pond – Great Central Way loop from Leicester

Leicester Coffee House Company

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

King's Lock Tearoom

Canal Path Near Syston

Path Beside the Pond

Great Central Way

Aylestone Meadows Wildlife Mural

Aylestone Meadows Canal Towpath

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