My most scenic walk across Leicester City recently, was from the Belgrave area via Abbey Park along the River Soar and onto the Leicester Clocktower.
Through the meadows, I continued along the picturesque foot and cycle paths, that lead to the River Soar.
The route along the River Soar, had fields of tall grass where groups sunbathed with beers, and the strong scent of marijuana emitted through the air, and everyone seemed to be enjoying the summer heat.
These pigeons looked down at me as if they were guarding the area and made me feel like I was out of bounds, before taking off in unison.
Maybe the birds were trying to tell me a message because as I carried on that path, I came to a halt at an unpassable area of deep mud.
I quickly made a U-turn and carried on past the Leicester Space Centre, an award-winning National Space Centre.
Some close-up shots
I'm yet to have a tour of the Space Centre, but for the time being, I'm just using my imagination.
Street scenes leading to Abbey Park
Abbey Park is one of Leicester's top parks, and my love for nature made it an irresistible spot on my agenda.
A Chinese Garden on the grounds
Photo Compilation of the Park
The late afternoon sun was a chance for me to get some contrasting blues and greens, which made these photos pretty as postcards.
A park would be incomplete without flowers, and I thought these white ones were pretty and delicate, and they were soft to the touch.
I slowly meandered through the park and took the time to appreciate all the beauty of the area.
I'm always drawn to water, and there were ducks and swans, who quickly swam over to greet me.
I love waterfowl, and it made me miss life on the canals.
I was serenaded by a melodious and calming wind chime in the background, and I sat there for a few minutes of meditation, before wandering off to capture more photos.
Aren't these views just so pleasing?
Quite a neat arrangement of flowers here.
and more
There were totem poles with creatures that I'm not fond of, but I managed to capture these photos.
More street scenes leading to Leicester City Centre
Leicester is a multicultural urban city, with lots of street art around, although I only captured these two under a bridge nearing the town.
Leicester Clock Tower where the streets are pedestrianised.
This walk was fulfilling like a proper excursion and tour of the city. I love that there are vast areas of nature with pedestrian access, that leads to the city centre and shops.
I hope you've enjoyed my photo compilation. It was a lovely scenic walk, albeit longer than the walking route along the main roads.
All images belong to me.