Glooston is a village in South Leicestershire, UK, situated within the High Leicestershire landscape. The area features undulating uplands, rolling hills, and open fields, providing diverse terrain for outdoor activities. Quiet country lanes and scattered woodlands define the natural features, creating an environment suitable for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more. This rural setting offers a network of public footpaths and routes through picturesque scenery.
Glooston offers a range…
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4.4
(7)
79
riders
49.8km
03:42
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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20
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
33.0km
02:12
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
38.2km
02:38
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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82
riders
48.6km
02:37
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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32.3km
02:02
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
riders
50.8km
03:07
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5
riders
29.9km
01:41
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
hikers
11.3km
03:03
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
8.22km
02:15
120m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
8.82km
02:24
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
6.75km
01:49
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
34.8km
01:52
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
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45.4km
02:29
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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18
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36.3km
01:51
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
55.9km
02:46
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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21
runners
11.3km
01:10
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
12.0km
01:21
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.89km
00:46
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
8.19km
00:58
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
riders
31.3km
01:56
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.1km
02:14
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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9
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
16.7km
01:00
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Glooston offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area features 5 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.47 stars from over 1,100 ratings.
Glooston is situated in the High Leicestershire landscape, characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and quiet country lanes. Scattered woodlands and charming villages also define the area, providing diverse terrain for various outdoor pursuits.
Yes, Glooston provides diverse hiking trails suitable for different ability levels. Routes often pass through woodlands and connect to historic sites. More information is available in the guide Hiking around Glooston.
Glooston offers easy hiking options suitable for less strenuous outings. These trails provide access to the rural scenery without significant difficulty. Explore these routes in the guide Easy hikes around Glooston.
The area around Glooston is well-regarded for road cycling, featuring quiet country lanes and scenic routes. Both hilly and flatter options are available for cyclists. Details can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Glooston.
Road cycling and touring cycling are popular in Glooston due to its network of quiet country lanes. These routes allow for peaceful rides through picturesque scenery and charming villages. For touring options, consult Cycling around Glooston.
While specific mountain biking trails directly within Glooston are limited, the broader Leicestershire area offers facilities like Snibston Colliery Park. This park features a 2.5-mile (4 km) blue-grade mountain bike trail. For local options, see MTB Trails around Glooston.
Yes, Glooston offers opportunities for gravel biking, utilizing its network of country lanes and varied terrain. These routes combine paved and unpaved surfaces for a mixed-terrain cycling experience. Information is available in the guide Gravel biking around Glooston.
Glooston is part of the 'Leicestershire Round' footpath, indicating its integration into longer-distance walking routes. This allows hikers to access sections of this extensive trail network from the village.
Outdoor routes in Glooston have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on over 1,100 user reviews, reflecting positive experiences from visitors.
More than 14,000 komoot users have visited Glooston to explore its outdoor activities. This indicates a significant interest in the region's hiking and cycling opportunities.
Komoot offers several guides for Glooston, including those for MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, Hiking, Running Trails, Easy Hikes, Gravel Biking, and Hikes from Bus Stations.
The official website for Glooston Village Hall, which serves as a community hub and starting point for some activities, is gloostonvillagehall.com. This site provides local information.

