Devana Way Circle

The Devana Way Circle is a walking route that loops around Leicester, threading through parks, along canal towpaths, and across bits of green space that most locals probably don't even know exist. It's not a single destination - more a 16-mile circuit that lets you discover corners of the city without fighting through the town centre.

Walkers will find this genuinely worthwhile. The route connects up proper natural spaces, passes through some decent parkland, and gives you a real sense of Leicester's edges in a way that wandering the high street never will. You're looking at a full day if you fancy tackling the whole thing, or you can break it into chunks. The towpath sections are flat and easy; other bits get a touch more interesting underfoot.

Families with older kids who don't mind a long walk will get the most from it. Younger ones might flag before the end. Spring and autumn are your best bets weatherwise - summer can be muggy and winter paths get boggy.

It's free, which is the main appeal. Devana Way Circle sits perfectly within a caravan park stay in the area - Green Acres Caravan Park and Valley View Escapes are both within five miles, giving you a base to explore Leicester's outskirts properly. Rather than being tethered to the city itself, you get to see how it actually connects to the countryside around it.