Leicester city – Walking maps and trails
Take a stroll through Leicester with our downloadable walking routes. Whether you’re looking to explore your local area or somewhere new, there will be a walking route or quiz trail for you.
Georgian Architecture around St Martin's, Leicester
This short walk passes through the streets near the Cathedral Church of St Martin, to look at some of Leicester’s buildings of the period between 1714 and about 1800. Find the walking route here.
Belgrave Library to Ellis Meadows
A walk from Belgrave Library to the peaceful and scenic Ellis Meadows and back, available from GoJauntly, a free app for your smartphone where you can find local walking routes to follow. Find the walking route on the GoJauntly app.
Aylestone Meadows - Two Rivers Walk
This walk follows sections of the River Biam and River Soar. The meadows are a green oasis in the city and a great location to spot wildlife, especially during spring and summer.
Check out Dave’s wildlife walk video for a virtual walk and find the walking route here.
A Stroll from Braunstone Children's Centre
A short walk of just over one mile through Braunstone Park, designed for families with young children with easy activities along the way. As you walk, try out the physical challenges and the observation activity – can you spot something in each colour of the rainbow? See the walking route here.
A Stroll from Woodbridge Children's Centre
A short walk of between 1 to 1.5 miles visiting Rushey Fields Recreation Ground for families with young children with easy activities along the way. As you walk try out the physical challenges and the observation activity – can you spot something in each colour of the rainbow? See the walking route here.
Glenfield Tunnel - Over the top
This walk passes through the residential housing estates of New Parks and Glenfield, which were built over the top of the historic Glenfield Tunnel which was completed in 1832. The walk starts near the tunnel’s eastern portal and passes some of the ventilation shafts which mark the tunnel’s subterranean route. For a more detailed story, check out the full virtual walk video and see the walking route here.
A walk in Castle Hill Country Park
Castle Hill Country Park is located right on the edge of Leicester. Starting from the Beaumont Lodge Shops on Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys we take a pleasant stroll through the grasslands and leafy woodlands of the historic ‘Castle Hill’ quarter, a piece of local countryside. See the walking route here.
A stroll from Beaumont Leys Children's Centre
A short walk of just under one mile through local green spaces in the Home Farm area, designed for families with young children with easy activities along the way. As you walk, try out the physical challenges and the observation activity. Can you spot something in each colour of the rainbow? Find the walking route here.
A stroll from Saffron Children's Centre
A short walk for families of between 1.5 to 2 miles visiting Aylestone Recreation Ground with easy activities for children along the way. As you walk, try out the physical challenges and the observation activity. Can you spot something in each colour of the rainbow? Find the walking route here.
Quiz Trails
Looking for something to do while exercising locally or something to do with the kids? Try out these fun quiz trails in and around the city. When you’re finished, download the answer sheets. When outside, remember to observe social distancing and stay safe.