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Ventilation shaft on New Parks Way
Leicester: Groby Road to Glenfield Tunnel - Free    
3.2km / 2.0mi  -  40 minutes    Easy Access
A short circular walk taking in parts of the historic Leicester to Swannington railway line. The outward route is through quiet residential streets - observing some remains of the old railway - and the return is via the busy Groby Road
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Bluebells in the Bluebell Woods
Leicester: Beaumont Lodge to Castle Hill Country Park - Free    
2.3km / 1.4mi  -  48 minutes    Leisurely
A short circular walk around the historic Castle Hill Country Park with views of the Castle Hill earthworks and medieval fishpond. There are superb views of Bradgate Park and the chance to wander round the bluebell woods.
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Leicester on the horizon
Leicester - Baycliff Close to Avington Close - Free    
2.5km / 1.6mi  -  45 minutes    Easy Access
This short circular walk starts along the very busy Groby Road and takes in the quiet residential area in the Heathley Park area. There are some great views across to the city.
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Water storage pond between locks, now a garden feature
Brindley's Legacy --"The Missing Link" from Norwood to Kiveton - Members-only    
10.4km / 6.5mi  -  3 hours    Leisurely
This walk through farmland and woodland bears witness to the expertise of the eighteenth century engineers who built the Chesterfield Canal. It serves to highlight many of the challenges which must be overcome if Kiveton and Norwood are to be linked.
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Colourful nesting boxes on tree lined road
Leicester - Baycliffe Close to Gilroes Cemetery - Free    
2.9km / 1.8mi  -  52 minutes    Easy Access
A circular walk to Gilroes Cemetery. The noise of the busy Groby Road contrasts sharply with the peacefulness of the cemetery. The area is a haven for nature with trees and bird boxes, gardens and flowers
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