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Ellis tea rooms

Bridge over the reservoir - stunning views.

Managed a very enjoyable ride through Switland Woods on my Rd Bike. But more suited to MBs

Good food and coffee. Lovely garden to sit in. Safe for your bikes

Lovely spot and great views

Just a small diversion from the delightful but popular (ie busy) drive running along the south side of Bradgate Park.

St. Leonard’s is the parish church of the village of Swithland in Charnwood Forest. The first building was believed to be a rectangular cell with three unglazed round windows near the roof on either side. Oil or candles would have provided the only light inside the Church and there was definitely no heating!! St Leonard’s has witnessed Christian worship since the 13th century. Built of mellow local stone and dominated by a glorious east window which radiates golden light throughout the nave, the atmosphere is one of warmth and welcome. The first documented evidence for the existence of a church in Swithland is a charter of 1277, although architecturally the building is somewhat earlier. Local granite, slate and Northampton stone were used. The latter can be seen in the north and south aisles around the unglazed windows, of which, on the north side of the nave, only part remains The roof is constructed of Swithland slate.

A good place to take a breather and watch the boats. Cotes Road and South Street provide a nice, quiet north - south run avoiding the A6 on the other side of the river.