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Birstall

Swithland Wood – Bradgate Park loop from Birstall

Moderate

4

riders

Swithland Wood – Bradgate Park loop from Birstall

01:30

24.3km

190m

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.1 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.36 km

The Butter Market Café, Mountsorrel

Highlight • Structure

Now open Sundays 9am to 1pm

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2

6.52 km

Public & Claude Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and delicious cakes

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3

6.88 km

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

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4

14.3 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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5

15.9 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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6

17.1 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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7

19.9 km

Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

B

24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

7.31 km

1.43 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

1.84 km

940 m

520 m

237 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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