Leicester to Syston

Description

This short easy ride follows National Cycle Route 6 from Leicester to Syston along the River Soar. The route starts by the tourist information centre in Leicester and soon joins the river for some pleasant waterside riding.
Just before Birstall you will pass through the lovely Watermead Country Park with over 12 lakes and ponds. From here you turn east crossing the River Wreake before heading towards Syston and finishing at the train station.

Leicester to Syston Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Leicester to Syston Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

9 miles (15 km)

Difficulty

Memory Map Route

Leicester to Syston.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Leicester to Syston.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


Along the River Soar, near Leicester	The River Soar in Abbey Park, Leicester	View of the Space Science Centre from the river	Bridge across the river at Belgrave

Approaching Birstall	Watermead Country Park 1	Watermead Country Park 2	River Wreake near Syston

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route