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Thurcaston And Cropston

Cropston Reservoir – Rothley Railway Station loop from Leicestershire

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Thurcaston And Cropston

Cropston Reservoir – Rothley Railway Station loop from Leicestershire

Moderate

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Cropston Reservoir – Rothley Railway Station loop from Leicestershire

03:12

52.7km

340m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.15 km for 177 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

543 m

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000.

Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. …

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2

2.77 km

Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

3.24 km

Lanesborough Wood

Forest

4

4.20 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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5

5.76 km

The Blue Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Brilliant pub to take a break at during any ride nearby, whether taking the road ride, or the gravel track through the golf course

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6

7.35 km

Soar Navigation Lock

Highlight • Other

7

14.4 km

Hoby Village

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Nice country lane, reasonably wide so traffic not really an issue.

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8

20.1 km

Racehub Lake

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic bike shop and cafe in the middle of the Leicestershire countryside. The cafe serves a selection of coffees, shakes and cold drinks along with sports nutrition and plenty of …

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9

28.6 km

Alpine Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Cracking cafe. The small English breakfast is very good value. The scones are huge as are the slices of cake!

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B

52.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

1.84 km

1.42 km

643 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

25.9 km

727 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

7°C

32 %

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