Ernest Gimson Heritage Trail
Leicester
385 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 26 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
About the route
Starting point
The Bike Park, Town Hall Sq
Every St
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 6AG
The Bike Park, Town Hall Square
This ride looks at the life of the famous architect and arts and craft furniture maker Earnest Gimson. Stopping at a number of properties within the city before heading out into the beautiful Charnwood Forest to see the famous holiday cottages at Ulverscroft which he built for his siblings. Due to planning restictions we are unable to stop at Stoneywell but you will be able to see the cottage as you pass by.