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View of Hartshill – Shustoke Reservoir loop from Nailstone

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View of Hartshill – Shustoke Reservoir loop from Nailstone

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View of Hartshill – Shustoke Reservoir loop from Nailstone

03:51

77.8km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.02 km

Shenton Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little hamlet - the church is so pretty!

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2

20.9 km

Bramble Bush

Highlight • Forest

Not suitable for a road bike in the park itself, but there is normally an ice cream van during the summer months.

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3

21.7 km

View of Hartshill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plenty of places to stop and take in the view around Hartshill, and Merevale, particularly if you have climed the Merevale Monster.

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4

33.5 km

Peaceful Climb Through Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Nice climb, gets a bit tight at the top with cars so watch that.

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5

35.1 km

Scenic Lane Between Fillongley and Maxstoke

Highlight • Trail

lovely link between Fillongley and Maxstoke

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6

40.0 km

Shustoke Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Shustoke Reservoir is managed by Severn Trent. The reservoir was completed in 1884 to provide water for Birmingham. Nowerdays the reservoir supplies Nuneaton and the surrounding area.

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7

45.9 km

View of Fields and Lake Near Meriden

Highlight • Viewpoint

So much to see out here, plenty of smaller climbs, quiet roads.

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8

59.2 km

Polesworth Abbey Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Look out for the gatehouse of this Benedictine nunnery as you travel up the high street.

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B

77.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.0 km

3.04 km

2.82 km

Surfaces

44.3 km

33.5 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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