Leicestershire Round- by bike

There is a wonderful circular walk though the Leicestershire countryside called the 'Leicestershire Round.'  You can see it marked on any OS map.  I find no evidence of an equivalent that can be undertaken by bicycle.  I therefore plant my flag in the ground and claim the first 'Leicestershire Round by bike.'

East and North Sections of the Leicestershire Cycle Round -50 miles

These sections start is from the Gartree Roundabout in Evington.  Proceed out of Leicester down the Gartree Road (Via Devana).    This routes goes though Illston on the Hill, Noseley, Goadby, Hallaton, Allexton, Belton, Launde, knossington, Great Dalby, Asfordby, Thrussington, Seagrave, Sileby, Mountsorrel, swithland reservoir, Woodhouse Eaves, Ulverscroft, and ends atCopt Oak.

South and West Sections of the Leicestershire Cycle Round - 50 miles

These sections start from the Gartree Roundabout, follows the Gartree Road (Via Devana), Calton Curlieu, Shangton, Tur Langton, West langton, Foxton, Gumby, Laughton, Moseley, Bruntingthrope, Ashby Magna, Cosby, Croft, Thurlaston, Desford, Thorton, Stanton under Bardon and Copt Oak.

See good (free) cycling plans at www.leicester.gov.uk/cycle-city  This could take 9 to 10 hours.