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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Whitwick

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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Whitwick

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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Whitwick

02:20

36.7km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Whitwick Station and Path

Highlight • Trail

Whitwick path takes you to the hermitage Lake and to snibston trails

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3.90 km

Calvary Cross at Mount St Bernard Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice quiet spot to enjoy a picnic and a wander.

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13.6 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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16.7 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A tranquil spot to take in the view of the resevoir.. beautiful on a summers day with plenty of hikes nearby.

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19.5 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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21.9 km

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000.

Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. …

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23.0 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

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33.1 km

St Joseph’s Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of space indoors, but a lovely outdoors space too. People ride out here to eat scones…they’re worth it! Great family (hi)story around the cafe beginnings too 👏🏼

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36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

1.60 km

1.49 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

1.83 km

1.35 km

438 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

20°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Whitwick

Whitwick Station and Path

Calvary Cross at Mount St Bernard Abbey

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Swithland Reservoir

Rothley Railway Station

Cropston Reservoir

Bradgate Park

St Joseph’s Tea Rooms

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