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What inevitably catches the eye of the passing cyclist are the modern heirs of the beautiful historic windmills. Centuries ago, our ancestors were clever enough to use the power of the wind for their own purposes, by driving millstones and grinding grain into flour, for example. Often placed in the landscape in dozens, this modern and unaesthetic variant - in the past, people took great care to design the architecture of each individual mill - is used to generate electricity. These wind farms are not without controversy, as they are often built without consideration for the landscape, and above all, the slender blades can become a death trap for birds.

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Have a bike rack, so you can enjoy the view and treat

Draycote Water is an artificial reservoir (23 million m3), which was completed in 1969. In addition to its function as a water reserve, it is a leisure park u.a. for anglers, sailors, hikers. The rich bird life invites also to observations. Swimming is not allowed in the lake.

Excellent 8km cycling with great views and rest areas.

You won't find many grander locations for your mid ride pit stop! A lovely terrace to sit out on and refresh before continuing on your way.

Nice bench for a quick breather

Left to Barby or just up the hill there is the Rugby Model Railway Society...

The Reservoir Café provides delicious hot and cold food, a variety of hot and cold drinks with a range of light meals and snacks and a large selection of ice creams and sweets. Visitors can also buy bags of seed to feed to the resident ducks, geese and swans as well as purchasing maps to have a go at the park's permanent orienteering course. The Cafe is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday during the summer months and from 9am-2pm during the winter. Opening hours on Sundays and Bank Holidays are 9am-2pm. Named in honour of dedicated park volunteer, Ken Raisborough, the Raisborough Centre is housed within the cafe's new indoor seating area.

There are only 280 people living there, in 2011 census, you pass through very quickly but a lovely village and a very large church so so few people.

In the distance is Standford Hall, with a campsite to one side and what looks like a deer park...

Wind power turbine, personally I don't see a problem with them...

There is one problem with this side of Draycote water and that's the bugs. The wind blows across the lake and you get a face of bugs. But the views are good and it's always a good section of a ride, always busy when the weather is good...

Fast corbet

Nice track to take you out of Rugby, very popular with walkers and families.

Draycote Water is an artificial reservoir (23 million m3), which was completed in 1969. In addition to its function as a water reserve, it is a leisure park u.a. for anglers, sailors, hikers. The rich bird life invites also to observations. Swimming is not allowed in the lake.

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Next to the children playground there are lots of BBQs that could be used for free & tables to eat at

Best canal pub in the area :)

Family run canal side pub http://www.theadmiralnelson.co.uk/

Draycote Water is a reservoir and country park near Dunchurch, owned and operated by Severn Trent Water. https://www.stwater.co.uk/leisure-and-learning/reservoir-locations/draycote-water/