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John Merrick's Lake – Stone Bridge in Abbey Park loop from Syston

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John Merrick's Lake – Stone Bridge in Abbey Park loop from Syston

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3.0

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374

runners

John Merrick's Lake – Stone Bridge in Abbey Park loop from Syston

03:04

29.4km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.85 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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2

4.64 km

Watermead Park Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

5.55 km

Nature Lake

Lake

4

7.83 km

Canal Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

5

7.96 km

Tranquil Stream

Highlight • Natural

6

9.98 km

Stone Bridge in Abbey Park

Highlight • Historical Site

With the River Soar flowing through its centre, Abbey Park is a lovely place to relax in the city. The park was opened in 1882 and has since become a …

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7

10.5 km

Swan by the Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8

11.7 km

Armored Figures Mural

Highlight • Structure

25.0 km

Mammoth Lake

Lake

B

29.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

5.66 km

2.31 km

1.05 km

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

7.09 km

1.95 km

1.15 km

369 m

174 m

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