The Dicken Loop

Walks, England, Leicestershire, Blaby
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The Dicken Loop

Whetstone, Leicestershire

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  • 40 minutes / 2.2km
  • 11

A walk around Whetstone, Leicestershire including The Old Railway & Backlane Meadows. Steps en route.

  • Wildlife
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • History
  • Hilly & steep
  • Dog friendly

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  1. The nearest bus stop is on Avon Drive or Bridge Way, both served by the 84. Alternatively there is ample parking here.

    Step 1: The nearest bus stop is on Avon Drive or Bridge Way, both served by the 84. Alternatively there is ample parking here.

  2. Enter the park through the gate. Please note this may be difficult for those with mobility aids.

    Step 2: Enter the park through the gate. Please note this may be difficult for those with mobility aids.

  3. Walk along the gravel footpath on the outskirts of the park with the brook to your right. Take a peek at the community allotments!

    Step 3: Walk along the gravel footpath on the outskirts of the park with the brook to your right. Take a peek at the community allotments!

  4. If you need a little rest, there is a bench that looks across the whole park.

    Step 4: If you need a little rest, there is a bench that looks across the whole park.

  5. This is the view, soak up the sunshine (hopefully) before moving on.

    Step 5: This is the view, soak up the sunshine (hopefully) before moving on.

  6. Go through these gates at the rear of the park. Again, mobility aids may struggle to get through here.

    Step 6: Go through these gates at the rear of the park. Again, mobility aids may struggle to get through here.

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