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Cycle Trails

Glenfield to Ratby Railway Line

Glenfield to Ratby Cycle Trail
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Vital Statistics

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  • Surface - all weather
  • Type of Route - linear
  • Distance - 1¾ miles (3km)
  • Difficulty Level - easy
  • % Off-Road - 100%
  • Parking - nr Church Station Rd, Glenfield and nr Library, Main Street, Ratby
  • Public Toilets - non
  • Refreshments - shops and pubs in Glenfield and Ratby
  • Other Routes to Try - Ratby to Thornton

Did you know?

This route follows the route of the former Leicester to Swannington Railway, built by Robert Stevenson in 1832.
The first engine along the tracks was called ‘Comet’
It was originally constructed to bring coal to Leicester, it was also a passenger line until 1964

further information
Contact: Rights of Way Team,
footpaths@leics.gov.uk
0116 305 7083
Last Updated:
25 May 2007
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