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                <title>Cycling from Fleckney to Gumley</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Starting in Fleckney cycling along the footpaths going over the fields, passing over the canal and then through the wood. After carrying on the footpath, crossing over the road and folling the footpath still for a few miles, you end up in a beautiful area of countryside called Gumley. There are many routes to make for yourself around there and just watch the stunning scenery go by. There are hills and flat areas, farm land and land left for the wildlife. There are so many areas to take a break and watch the birds of prey that live and hunt in the local area. It's nice sometimes to take some food along and enjoy a picnic before heading home. It's a beautifully quiet part of the country and liked by walkers and cyclists. I love sitting after a ride and just enjoy the peace, relaxing in the sun when its shining. It's nice to come across people to talk to and their dogs, and the lambs in spring make it even better. The route to Gumley takes you through a lovely wood planted 11 years ago which is full of bird life, and all sorts of other wildlife now. When the trees are in full leaf it's a gorgeous place to be. The countryside on the whole route is great, and when not cycling I walk my dog there everyday.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Great Central Railway</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Voted number 12 on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world, the Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It runs between Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley, Leicester North (Birstall) stations.<br><br>A brilliant day out, and each station is restored to reflect a different period. A good place to stop off for lunch is the the Manor House pub in Quorn (right by the station entrance).]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Criterion Pub</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Regularly voted Leicester's CAMRA Pub of the Year, this is a fantastic real ale pub in the city centre.<br>Has regular beer festivals and live music, and the stonebaked pizzas that they serve (Tues-Sat only) are the best in the East Midlands (and very reasonably priced).<br>The range of beers is extensive and superb. <br>Pizza times: Tues-Sat<br>12-2pm &amp; 5.30-9pm]]></description>
                
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                <title>Bar Roma</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Bar Roma is a great little Italian cafe in the City Centre. <br><br>Great pasta dishes, good coffee and an authentic cafe feel. The prices are fantastic too, with some great value meal deals available in the afternoons. <br><br>Not open in the evening.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Shower curtain to the rescue</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Buy a cheap polyester shower curtain to sit on, it's waterproof, seats at least 3 people, rolls up small into a little poly sandwich bag and doubles as a makeshift poncho or kit cover when the rains come. Certainly made a lot of people jealous.]]></description>
                
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