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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough

Moderate

4.0

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough

01:30

25.2km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.6 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 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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9.32 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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13.0 km

Path to Swithland Woods

Highlight • Cycleway

Managed a very enjoyable ride through Switland Woods on my Rd Bike. But more suited to MBs

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14.8 km

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

Highlight • Cycleway

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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15.1 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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15.3 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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15.5 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

16.3 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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19.4 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

9.81 km

2.62 km

2.00 km

799 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

5.10 km

2.48 km

2.11 km

677 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

19°C

8°C

20 %

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Path to Swithland Woods

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

Swithland Reservoir

Swithland Reservoir

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

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