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 depth of up to 12 m. The reservoir was completed in 1870.

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January 19, 2023

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Cropston Reservoir lies in Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire, England. The dam and associated water works are in Cropston, while the bulk of the reservoir is in the neighbouring Newtown Linford parish. It was opened in May 1871 in a corner of Bradgate Park, a large expanse of open land northwest of Leicester.

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June 10, 2024

Mountain biking

Lovely spot and great views

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1. Beacon Hill Country Park, Swithland Woods and Beaumanor Hall loop

36.3km

02:41

410m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

29.8km

02:03

350m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bradgate Park – The Labyrinth loop from Leicestershire

26.1km

01:59

290m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Thurcaston And Cropston, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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View of Cropston Reservoir

1. Beacon Hill Country Park, Swithland Woods and Beaumanor Hall loop

2. Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Loughborough University

3. Bradgate Park – The Labyrinth loop from Leicestershire

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