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Leicester Sporting Heritage Past & Present

Summary

The route takes in football, cricket and rugby union, all of which have brought Leicester national recognition over the years. That achievement is celebrated by a bronze statue called 'Sporting Success', unveiled on Gallowtree Gate in 1998.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Walking time:
00h 52m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Waterloo House

lat: 52.6284323

lon: -1.1285097

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