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Shackerstone

Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Shackerstone

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Shackerstone

Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Shackerstone

Hard

17

riders

Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Shackerstone

04:40

73.6km

550m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.40 km for 80 m

After 21.9 km for 87 m

After 22.5 km for 266 m

After 23.5 km for 224 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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9.44 km

Grange Wood

Forest

2

16.9 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

Tip by

3

17.2 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir Road runs alongside Thornton Reservoir offering wide open views of the water and surrounding countryside.

The reservoir, built in the 19th century, is a vital water supply for the …

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22.8 km

Martinshaw Wood

Forest

25.8 km

Beach

Beach

6

30.9 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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7

45.1 km

Butthole Lane Pathway (Loughborough to Shepshed)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The route goes up/comes out Butthole Lane in Shepshed, how can you not want to ride it 😂

Tip by

8

49.6 km

Garendon Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good mix of tarmac and gravel, a few gentle climbs.

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9

58.2 km

Whitwick Station and Path

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

10

59.2 km

Hermitage Lake

Highlight • Lake

A pretty lake, popular with anglers. On the Bosworth trail, near Whitwick.

Tip by

11

68.8 km

National Cycle Network Route 52

Highlight • Trail

These lanes are typically quiet, but some drivers treat it like a racetrack, so please be careful.

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B

73.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

13.5 km

8.69 km

6.14 km

1.74 km

1.44 km

Surfaces

39.9 km

22.5 km

7.48 km

2.70 km

990 m

155 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

22 %

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