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Cropston Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

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Cropston Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

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Cropston Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

02:38

34.0km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.6 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.66 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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7.32 km

Castle Hill Country Park and Astill Lodge Park Connector

Highlight • Trail

A good way of getting out to Charnwood avoiding main roads. Lots of paths so can be confusing to navigate but keep the back of Tescos and sports centre on …

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7.77 km

King William's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Recently restored, this small stone rubble bridge has two arches and pointed cutwater on its upstream side. The bridge is medieval, possibly dating from 1500, but was widened in more …

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11.2 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

From Cropston turn down dead end road at junction. farm track becomes bridleways along field edge. I took one wrong turn- if you get to a style turn back! Really …

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13.6 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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14.1 km

The Alders

Forest

16.6 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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20.2 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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24.7 km

The Labyrinth

Highlight • Trail

A great spot for the kids to burn off the remaining energy after walking up the hill. This area is full of winding duck boarding, and you have to bob …

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30.1 km

Mucklin Wood

Forest

34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

8.90 km

8.71 km

3.30 km

375 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

11.5 km

4.92 km

2.79 km

418 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

33°C

20°C

43 %

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Cropston Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

Cropston Reservoir

Castle Hill Country Park and Astill Lodge Park Connector

King William's Bridge

View of Cropston Reservoir

Bradgate Park

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

The Labyrinth

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