NCN63 Leicester, there's a junction with route NCN6 ahead.
We're still on Leicester's Route 2, NCN63.
Redundant access control on NCN63.
Forest Way / Fosse Lane cycle routes in Stokeswood Park.
Forest Way cycle route NCN63
Access control at the entrance to this off road section of Leicester's Route 2.
Stokes Drive NCN63 - the turn off for the cycleway is just ahead on the right.
Copeland Avenue, NCN63
Leicester's Route 2
Copeland Avenue, NCN63
Leicester's Route 2
Groby Road, Toucan Crossing
On the island of the Groby Road, Glenfield Way, New Parks Way roundabout.
The cycle route uses the island of the roundabout.
NCN63 Groby Road passing behind a bus stop.
NCN63 Groby Road crossing Glenfield Hospital access road.
Welcome to Leicester
NCN63 Groby Road
Passing entrance to Leicestershire County Council.
Cycleway adjacent to Leicester Road.
Leicestershire County Council offices
Vegetation fills half the width of the cycleway.
NCN63 passes in front of a bus stop shelter on Leicester Road.
Leicester's "Route 2"
Groby, Ansty 1.5 to the left
To the right:
Leicster (63) 3
County Hall ¼
Glenfield Hospital ¾
NCN63 crossing Leicester Road
Multi-stage toucan crossings on this roundabout.
A vast roundabout and a narrow shared footway.
Narrow shared use next to a busy road.
NCN63 appears to be on-road here - we weren't sure as there are some markings on the footway (behind the camera).
NCN63 Ivanhoe Trail uses the former Leicester and Swannington Railway line here.
Where the former railway line meets the road it is very unclear where to cycle next. The signs and shared use enticed us to cross here, but there was nothing more.
It appears that you're expected to use the busy road.
Info panel about the mile long Glenfield Tunnel built in 1832 and closed in the 1960s.
The cycle route rejoins the route of the railway after climbing over a big hill and running adjacent to big roads.
Leicester Industrial History
Access controls on NCN63.
NCN63 crossing an industrial area access road.
Far too narrow and unpleasant, but at least it's away from motor traffic.
Gets very narrow passing this industrial complex. There's a turnstile pedestrian access gate a little further on.
Ivanhoe Trail NCN63 crosses Mill Lane on a faux zebra crossing.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway diverting under a motorway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway diverting under a motorway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway diverting under a motorway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway diverting under a motorway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway, here under a motorway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Access barriers designed to allow for horses and cycles to pass.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Access barriers designed to allow for horses and cycles to pass.
Old Leicester and Swannington railway line, now a cycleway.
Hinckley and Bosworth
Borough Council
CYCLING &
BALL GAMES
PROHIBITED
but as much car storage as you want.
Desford Lane a bit of fast traffic and the occasional heavy lorry when we went through on a Tuesday morning, pleased to turn off here onto a quieter road.
Desford Lane a bit of fast traffic and the occasional heavy lorry when we went through on a Tuesday morning.
Desford Lane a bit of fast traffic and the occasional heavy lorry when we went through on a Tuesday morning.
Bothceston Road approaching junction with Desford Lane
Main Street, Botcheston.
The shark's teeth end well after the welcome to the village / 30mph sign.
Merry Lees Road approaching Botcheston.
Lindridge Road / Merry Lees
Road between Desford and Merry Lees.
Road between Desford and Merry Lees.
Road between Merry Lees and Desford.
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