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Swithland Wood – Swithland Wood loop from Anstey

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Swithland Wood – Swithland Wood loop from Anstey

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Swithland Wood – Swithland Wood loop from Anstey

01:36

25.6km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.97 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

From Cropston turn down dead end road at junction. farm track becomes bridleways along field edge. I took one wrong turn- if you get to a style turn back! Really …

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6.56 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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7.38 km

The Alders

Forest

8.37 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. …

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8.44 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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12.6 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

13.1 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

13.4 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stretch of road in Kinchley Lane going past Swithland Reservoir is a super nice biking stretch, mainly tree-lined, but you will still get some good reservoir views here and there.

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17.4 km

The Blue Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Brilliant pub to take a break at during any ride nearby, whether taking the road ride, or the gravel track through the golf course

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25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

3.86 km

3.65 km

1.87 km

1.60 km

389 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

3.39 km

1.77 km

1.41 km

957 m

175 m

Elevation

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Swithland Wood – Swithland Wood loop from Anstey

View of Cropston Reservoir

View of Cropston Reservoir

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

The Blue Bell Inn

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