Aylestone Meadows, river and canal walk. Message leader to join walk.

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Overview

We meet outside Jenno's cafe at Everards Meadows. Note 10-30 start.

This walk starts at Everards Meadows and follows the River Soar, the Grand Union Canal and the old railway line passing many areas of interest including the Leicester City football stadium and Aylestone Meadows Local Nature Reserve.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please note that parking is available in Fosse Park shopping centre, the Next side of the road and then cross the main road to Everard Meadows. The car park at Everards Meadows does not allow enough time to complete the walk. The lunch stop is at the Braunstone cafe 96 degrees.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 55525 99849
Nearest postcode:: LE19 2AN
what3words:: yard.works.pardon

Start time:: 10:30 am

This post code is for Jenno's Coffee House. It is advisable to park in the Fosse Park shopping centre car park on the Next side of the car park. Walk across the main Soar Valley Way road to the Everards Meadows area.

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