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Leicester Rail Station

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Peaks nearby
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highest 280m
Walking routes
14
within 10 miles

About Leicester Rail Station

Leicester is a city, unitary authority area, and the county town of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands, with a population of 383,116 in 2025. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. For three years running, the annual Good Growth for Cities Index has ranked Leicester as the best place to live and work in the East Midlands. The latest study, which is based on a range of economic factors, rated Leicester as the best performing city in the East Midlands in 2024 and 20th overall out of 52 other UK cities.

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Hills, trails and walks from the platform

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

Nether Hall110m3.5 mi (about 4.5 to 5 mi on foot)
Old John Tower212m6.1 mi (about 8 to 9 mi on foot)
Croft Hill128m6.9 mi (about 9 to 10 mi on foot)
Benscliffe Hill237m7.3 mi (about 9.5 to 10.5 mi on foot)
Life Hill223m8.0 mi (about 10.5 to 11.5 mi on foot)