Cycle Trails

Cycle and Steam - Bosworth

Vital Statistics:

Surface - tarmac
Type of Route - linear cycle – return via the Battlefield Line Steam Engine
Distance - 8½ miles (13½km)
Difficulty Level - moderate
% Off-Road - all on country lanes
Parking - Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre or Shenton Station (£1 charge)
Public Toilets - Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre or Shenton Station
Refreshments - Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre, various pubs and a shop in Stoke Golding and tearooms, Shenton
Other Routes to Try - Wider Battlefield - Bosworth

Did you know?

The Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre exhibition gives interpretation of the battle and medieval life with displays of armour and a film show.

Remember to check the train times. Shackerstone Station is generally open on Saturdays 12.00 noon to 5.00pm and Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am to 5.30pm all year round, except Christmas. www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk

further information

Contact: Rights of Way Team,
footpaths@leics.gov.uk
0116 305 7083

Last Updated:
25 May 2007