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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

02:03

29.8km

350m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic quiet path running alongside Beaumanor Hall with lovely views towards Mucklin Woods.

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2.61 km

Beaumanor Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant place to hike or bike around. I suggest incorparating Beacon Hill too.

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6.30 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swithland reservoir, built around 1896, is about a mile long by half a mile wide. The Great Central Railway divides the reservoir into two. There is no access to the …

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6.54 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

12.1 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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17.3 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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18.1 km

The Alders

Forest

19.2 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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20.7 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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22.8 km

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Road bike to Mountain bike, this hill is for all. the ground is slightly loose so put your weight towards the back for traction, especially on a road bike but otherwise have fun!

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29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.69 km

2.00 km

375 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

6.65 km

3.92 km

2.03 km

1.84 km

743 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

Beaumanor Hall

Swithland Reservoir

The Blue Bell Inn

View of Cropston Reservoir

Swithland Wood

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

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