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Bridge 61 – Saddington Reservoir loop from Countesthorpe

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Bridge 61 – Saddington Reservoir loop from Countesthorpe

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Bridge 61 – Saddington Reservoir loop from Countesthorpe

02:19

36.4km

350m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 18.2 km for 13 m

After 18.6 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.02 km

Church of All Saints, Peatling Magna

Highlight • Historical Site

Peatling Magna, formerly known as "Great Petlyng" and later as "Great Peatling," is a village in the Harborough district of south Leicestershire.

The village's notable landmark is the Church of …

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4.20 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really nice section of the national cycle network. Road can get a little flooded in very, very wet weather.

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8.46 km

Gravel Track to Fleckney and the A50

Highlight • Cycleway

loose gravel track, go left for the A50 or right to Fleckney

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13.1 km

Sharp Bend Near Saddington Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

Slow down for the sharp bend and lower the gears in advance if you go towards Saddington Reservoir

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13.7 km

Lakeside Section

Highlight • Lake

15.1 km

Holloway Spinney

Forest

15.8 km

Saint Helen's Church and Gumley Hall Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Gumley is a quaint village featuring the historic Saint Helen's Church, a Grade II listed building. The village is also notable for Gumley Hall, a historic estate with a tall clock tower, adding character to this rural village.

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18.4 km

Bridge 61

Highlight • Pub

Bridge 61 offers a fantastic location and is a cozy spot where you can relax and slow the pace of life down to canal speed.

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23.1 km

Saddington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Covering 47 acres, Saddington Reservoir is an important biological site. The area comprises of wet willow, woodland, swamp, open water, and wetland habitats. It provides a home for various wildlife, such as beetles that have become scarce in the UK.

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36.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

1.46 km

573 m

369 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

15.2 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Bridge 61 – Saddington Reservoir loop from Countesthorpe

Church of All Saints, Peatling Magna

Quiet Country Lane

Gravel Track to Fleckney and the A50

Sharp Bend Near Saddington Reservoir

Lakeside Section

Saint Helen's Church and Gumley Hall Clock Tower

Bridge 61

Saddington Reservoir

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