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View of Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

View of Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

Moderate

3.0

(1)

161

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

04:51

112km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.23 km

Long, Winding Road

Highlight • Cycleway

15.1 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

22.9 km

Viewpoint

45.4 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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47.9 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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50.1 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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53.4 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

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

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60.7 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet back lane with downhill gradient allowing some speed.

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67.2 km

Bridgets Covert

Forest

68.8 km

Steep Hill on Wood Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you turn onto Wood Hill, you're greeted by the 11% gradient warning sign, so get ready for the steep drop down into the lovely village of Old Dalby!

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82.8 km

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop for coffee and cake. Loads of outdoor seating with some covered areas with blankets and heater. No indoor seating inside shop and cafe.

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112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

3.93 km

2.21 km

1.06 km

812 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

96.2 km

15.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

19°C

12°C

80 %

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

Long, Winding Road

View of Cropston Reservoir

Rothley Railway Station

Swithland Reservoir

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Quiet Country Lane

Steep Hill on Wood Hill

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

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