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Thurcaston And Cropston

Swithland Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Leicestershire

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Thurcaston And Cropston

Swithland Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Leicestershire

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Swithland Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Leicestershire

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16.3km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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4.47 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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7.28 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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8.31 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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8.49 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Swithland Reservoir is a stunning reservoir and is one of the biggest ones in Leicestershire. They say it has over 200 bird species and is a proper little hotspot for birdwatchers.

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8.86 km

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

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This bridge crosses the Great Central Railway which is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines …

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15.5 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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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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15.6 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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15.8 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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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

2.56 km

1.52 km

1.17 km

549 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.86 km

549 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

19°C

12°C

79 %

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Swithland Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Leicestershire

Swithland Reservoir

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Swithland Reservoir

Swithland Reservoir

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

View of Cropston Reservoir

View of Cropston Reservoir

Cropston Reservoir

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