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Beacon Hill Forest Path – Barrow Bridge loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

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Beacon Hill Forest Path – Barrow Bridge loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

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Beacon Hill Forest Path – Barrow Bridge loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

02:18

37.3km

310m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.4 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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523 m

The Navigation Inn

Highlight • Pub

Outdoor seating, right on the river soar. Canoes/kayaks can be moored here. Delicious roasts with brilliant vegan option, and a good selection of beers/ales. A must visit.

Tip by

6.12 km

Normanton-on-Soar Chain Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few operating chain foot ferries in England. Will carry bike for a small fee. Open summer weekends, check the internet for dates etc.

Tip by

10.7 km

St James' Church, Normanton-on-Soar

Highlight • Historical Site

10.8 km

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good test of the legs if you are an amateur like me, however coming down is brilliant :)

Tip by

36.5 km

The bridge crosses the River Soar navigation. Located only a stone's throw from the bridge is the Soar Bridge Inn, a traditional pub popular with boaters and walkers attracted by the picturesque scene.

Tip by

37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

1.71 km

1.68 km

1.48 km

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

2.51 km

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

24°C

13°C

12 %

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Beacon Hill Forest Path – Barrow Bridge loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

The Navigation Inn

Countryside Rest Spot

Normanton-on-Soar Chain Ferry

St James' Church, Normanton-on-Soar

Butt Lane

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Barrow Bridge

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