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City of Leicester

View of the Waterway – Path Beside the Pond loop from Leicester

Mountain biking trails

City of Leicester

View of the Waterway – Path Beside the Pond loop from Leicester

Easy

3.0

(2)

3

riders

View of the Waterway – Path Beside the Pond loop from Leicester

01:34

25.2km

100m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.9 km for 303 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.37 km

Wooden Bridge in Knighton Park

Highlight • Bridge

A popular local park in the southern part of Leicester

Tip by

2

15.9 km

View of the Waterway

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

16.4 km

Canal Lock Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

4

18.0 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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5

18.2 km

Canal Path Near Syston

Highlight • Cycleway

6

18.5 km

King's Lock Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

7

20.2 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

8

24.9 km

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

B

25.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.60 km

6.21 km

4.40 km

2.35 km

1.98 km

549 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

4.63 km

3.07 km

2.26 km

2.12 km

249 m

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