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Stanton-Under-Bardon

Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Markfield

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Stanton-Under-Bardon

Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Markfield

Hard

6

runners

Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Markfield

02:10

19.9km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

53 m

Old Thatched Inn, Stanton under Bardon

Highlight • Pub

Old Thatched Inn, or ‘the Thatch’ as locals call it, is a traditional country pub with a distinctive thatched roof in Stanton under Bardon village. A popular watering hole since …

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2

1.36 km

Partings Wood

Highlight • Forest

Apparently got its name from when courting couples from the nearby villages of Thornton & Stanton Under Bardon would walk each other home... These woods were the halfway point, so it's where they would 'part'.

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3.35 km

Thornton Reservoir

Lake

4

4.96 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Thornton Reservoir nestles in a picturesque National Forest valley and is home to much wildlife, including mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There is a traffic free trail all around the reservoir, which makes for a lovely walk.

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5

5.43 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir Road runs alongside Thornton Reservoir offering wide open views of the water and surrounding countryside.

The reservoir, built in the 19th century, is a vital water supply for the …

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6

5.74 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

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6.92 km

Brickworks Pond

Lake

8

7.87 km

Bagworth Heath Woods

Highlight • Lake

9

9.62 km

Path Between Bagworth and Bagworth Heath Woods

Highlight • Trail

There's a bit of an incline towards Bagworth. While the paths might not be easy to follow, the scenery is nice

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B

19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

4.09 km

2.26 km

1.07 km

605 m

317 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

4.22 km

4.07 km

3.70 km

628 m

601 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 8 October

19°C

10°C

38 %

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