Glenhills Library to Gee's Lock

Walks, England, Leicestershire, Blaby
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Glenhills Library to Gee's Lock

Glen Parva

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  • 45 minutes / 2.6km
  • 9

Circular walk around Glen Parva, one gate is very narrow so not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Welcome to Glenhills Library off Greendale Road. There is plenty of parking, an open field, play park and cafe.

    Step 1: Welcome to Glenhills Library off Greendale Road. There is plenty of parking, an open field, play park and cafe.

  2. Take the path to your left past the memorial Gardens.

    Step 2: Take the path to your left past the memorial Gardens.

  3. Follow the path straight up the hill Cork Lane.

    Step 3: Follow the path straight up the hill Cork Lane.

  4. Look out for Californian Poppy in spring.

    Step 4: Look out for Californian Poppy in spring.

  5. If I was an owl I might hide in this hole. Can you spot it?

    Step 5: If I was an owl I might hide in this hole. Can you spot it?

  6. At the top of the hill follow the right hand path to Gees Lock.

    Step 6: At the top of the hill follow the right hand path to Gees Lock.

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