Castle Gardens and River Soar Walk

Walks, England, Leicestershire, City of Leicester

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  • Start from the entrance to Castle Gardens near Trinity Hospital, on The Newark

    Step 1: Start from the entrance to Castle Gardens near Trinity Hospital, on The Newark

  • Take the path on the left into Castle Gardens

    Step 2: Take the path on the left into Castle Gardens

  • Follow the twists and turns of the path

    Step 3: Follow the twists and turns of the path

  • As you take a left, the bridge will appear in the distance, with some benches looking over the river on your left

    Step 4: As you take a left, the bridge will appear in the distance, with some benches looking over the river on your left

  • Turn left to cross over the bridge

    Step 5: Turn left to cross over the bridge

  • You are now walking over the River Soar - if you’re lucky you might spot some swans.

    Step 6: You are now walking over the River Soar - if you’re lucky you might spot some swans.

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