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Osprey Viewing Spot – Great Central Way loop from Huncote

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Osprey Viewing Spot – Great Central Way loop from Huncote

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3.0

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Osprey Viewing Spot – Great Central Way loop from Huncote

01:29

24.8km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.6 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.52 km

Osprey Viewing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.72 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

7.90 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

Tip by

8.34 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

10.2 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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11.9 km

River Soar Canal with Swans

Highlight • Cycleway

13.1 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.

Tip by

14.0 km

Art & Design Building

Highlight • Structure

18.1 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

Tip by

24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

5.42 km

2.09 km

967 m

797 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

9.92 km

596 m

415 m

178 m

157 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

26°C

11°C

0 %

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Osprey Viewing Spot – Great Central Way loop from Huncote

Osprey Viewing Spot

King's Lock Tearoom

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

River Soar Canal with Swans

Town Hall Bike Park

Art & Design Building

Great Central Way

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