Watermead Country Park

Watermead Country Park is north of Leicester and includes the Birstall Nature Reserve, Reedbed Nature Reserve and runs alongside the River Soar and Grand Union Canal. Surfaced paths throughout the park provide an opportunity for walking, running and cycling, and many seats along these trails are ideal places for visitors to sit and enjoy the environment. You also have designated picnic areas.

The lakes were originally sand and gravel pits that, in the 1980s were acquired by City and Borough councils to turn into parks.

As this is a wildlife and nature reserve, dogs must be kept under control.

Several possible entry points to the park, and the postcode on this page directs you to the North car park.