Gilmorton Wind Turbines – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

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Gilmorton Wind Turbines – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Gilmorton Wind Turbines – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

02:17

39.1km

230m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.29 km

Gilmorton Wind Turbines

Highlight • Structure

8.60 km

Gilmorton Motte and Bailey

Highlight • Historical Site

Motte and bailey (Norman cattle mound and moat ditch).

Tip by

15.6 km

View of Whetstone Fishery from Willoughby Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet, straight section of road with great views, passing Whetstone Fishery.

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24.8 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

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

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25.0 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

Tip by

25.3 km

Black Horse Pub, Aylestone

Highlight • Pub

Great pub garden. Plenty of room for bikes

Tip by

29.1 km

Art & Design Building

Highlight • Structure

33.2 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

Tip by

39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

15.6 km

3.26 km

686 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

3.32 km

415 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

8°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Gilmorton Wind Turbines – Great Central Way loop from Blaby

Gilmorton Wind Turbines

Gilmorton Motte and Bailey

View of Whetstone Fishery from Willoughby Road

King's Lock Tearoom

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Black Horse Pub, Aylestone

Art & Design Building

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