Explore the Soar

Walk preview

Step 1: This walk is best accompanied by an audio trail available at choosehowyoumove.co.uk/walkleicester. Visit today to see more trails and to get involved in the Walk Leicester Festival.

Step 2:

Step 3: Point 1 - Infront of you, the information board tells you all you need to know about the park – and once you’ve had a good read, let’s start

Step 4: Follow the path round, passing through the collection of buildings

Step 5: Point 2 - The old tree trunk in front of you has been transformed into a wildlife sculpture. How many different animals can you spot?

Step 6: Turn right down the path, walking towards the River Soar

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Canal Art Walk
Grand Union Canal, Leicester
- 40 minutes / 2km
- 11
A walk along Grand Union Canal to see the art murals capturing the wildlife of the area, including a detour into Abbey Park.
Belgrave Library to Ellis Meadows
Belgrave Library, Leicester
- 55 minutes / 3.1km
- 12
A walk from Belgrave Library to the peaceful Ellis Meadows and back. Remember to stay 2 m away from others to keep safe when exercising.
Bridges over the River Soar
Leicester
- 1 hour / 3.3km
- 8
This walk heads to the riverside and National Space Centre via the new Charles Bennion footbridge.
Leicester Community Links Walk
River Soar, Leicester
- 25 minutes / 1.3km
- 6
A stroll from the Community Links’ Holden Street Allotment, along the River Soar, passing the National Space Centre.
St Matthews to Abbey Park, circular
St Matthews Centre, Leicester
- 1hr 30m / 4.8km
- 18
A walk from St Matthews Neighbourhood Centre to Abbey Park and back. Remember to stay 2 m away from others at all times to stay safe.
Old Railway and Castle Gardens
Woodgate Resource Centre
- 55 minutes / 3.1km
- 36
This circular walk starts at Woodgate and takes in Rally Park (old Railway line) and Castle Gardens. Remember to stay 2 m away from others.