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Thurcaston And Cropston

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Leicestershire

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Thurcaston And Cropston

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Leicestershire

Hard

131

runners

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Leicestershire

01:48

17.3km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.91 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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2

6.65 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stretch of road in Kinchley Lane going past Swithland Reservoir is a super nice biking stretch, mainly tree-lined, but you will still get some good reservoir views here and there.

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3

7.02 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

4

7.48 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

5

7.68 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swithland reservoir, built around 1896, is about a mile long by half a mile wide. The Great Central Railway divides the reservoir into two. There is no access to the …

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6

7.86 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Swithland Reservoir is a stunning reservoir and is one of the biggest ones in Leicestershire. They say it has over 200 bird species and is a proper little hotspot for birdwatchers.

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7

12.3 km

St Leonard's Church, Swithland

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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8

13.2 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A tranquil spot to take in the view of the resevoir.. beautiful on a summers day with plenty of hikes nearby.

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B

17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

1.64 km

681 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

2.74 km

608 m

345 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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