Objective: Cycle from South Wigston to Syston along the Leicester Branch of the Grand Union Canal, through Leicester city centre, returning by train from Syston. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 17 miles (can be extended either way) Time to complete: 2 hrs, 7.3 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 3, pp 100-109 Costs: free parking in South Wigston. Train from Syston to… Read More South Wigston to Syston
Objective: Cycle from Market Harborough to South Wigston along the Grand Union Canal (Market Harborough Arm and Leicester Branch) , returning by train from South Wigston. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 16 miles Time to complete: 2.25 hrs, 7.6 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 2, pp 96 – 100 Costs: free parking in Market Harborough. Train from South Wigston to Market… Read More Market Harborough to South Wigston
Objective: cycle from Norton Junction on the Grand Union, to Foxton Locks on the Leicester branch Trip Type: 2 cars required Distance: 28 miles Time to complete: 4.5 hours, 6.5 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 3, pp 89-95 Costs: pay & display parking at Foxton Locks, free parking on track / pub at Norton Junction Difficulty:… Read More Norton Junction to Foxton Locks