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

   
Distance9 miles (15 km)
Difficulty*
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GPX File

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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

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