Fleckney, a village in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, is characterized by its gently rolling hills and rural landscapes. The Grand Union Canal, Saddington Reservoir, and Millennium Wood contribute to a diverse environment. This varied terrain provides a setting for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Fleckney offers more than 10 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 20,000 visitors having shared their experiences, resulting in an average…
87
Routes
4.6
(69)
Average rating
1022
People visited

153
riders
47.1km
02:20
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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52
riders
24.3km
01:20
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
54.2km
02:41
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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95
runners
11.1km
01:12
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
runners
10.4km
01:07
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
5.62km
00:35
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
5.68km
00:40
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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41
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
hikers
4.22km
01:06
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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10
hikers
7.28km
01:55
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
hikers
7.31km
02:00
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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9
riders
40.4km
02:46
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
22.8km
01:15
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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4
riders
20.1km
01:06
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
3
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
19.1km
01:12
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
43.6km
02:44
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
28.6km
01:47
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
47.7km
03:21
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
32.3km
02:02
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
43.8km
02:48
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
28.0km
01:51
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Fleckney offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features gently rolling hills, canal towpaths, and woodlands. There are 16 routes available, with an average rating of 4.41 stars.
Fleckney provides road cycling routes across its gently rolling hills and quiet country roads. Routes cater to various fitness levels, from easy rides to more challenging options. Detailed routes can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Fleckney.
Hiking trails in Fleckney utilize canal towpaths, woodlands, and rural landscapes. Options include easy trails like the Smeeton Hill loop and Blackstone Locks loop. Explore more in the guides Hiking around Fleckney and Easy hikes around Fleckney.
Fleckney offers family-friendly routes, particularly along the Grand Union Canal towpaths which are suitable for touring cycling and walking. The guide Family-friendly hikes around Fleckney provides specific options. Millennium Wood also offers expansive green space for exploration.
Key natural landmarks include the Grand Union Canal, which features Foxton Locks and Blackstone Locks. Saddington Reservoir is a 47-acre lake known for its diverse wildlife. Millennium Wood, an 18.9-acre woodland, also provides green space.
Touring cycling routes are available, notably along the Grand Union Canal towpaths. These routes are mostly traffic-free and offer accessible paths for cyclists. Information on these routes is available in the guide Cycling around Fleckney.
Fleckney is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 20,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 16 available routes have received an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars from users.
Fleckney offers options for both mountain biking and gravel biking. The varied terrain, including rural landscapes and woodlands, supports these activities. Specific routes can be found in the guides MTB Trails around Fleckney and Gravel biking around Fleckney.
Komoot offers several guides for Fleckney, covering various activities. These include guides for Road Cycling, Hiking, Running, Touring Cycling, MTB, and Gravel biking.
Information regarding public transport access for outdoor activities, particularly hikes, is available. The guide Hikes from bus stations around Fleckney provides details on routes accessible via public transport.
The official website for Fleckney is fleckney-pc.gov.uk, which belongs to the Fleckney Parish Council. This site provides local information and contacts for the village.
Fleckney offers traffic-free cycling options, primarily along the Grand Union Canal towpaths. These routes are suitable for touring cyclists and families seeking safer paths. More details can be found in the guide Traffic-free bike rides around Fleckney.

