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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Charnwood

Road cycling routes

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Charnwood

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Charnwood

00:38

11.8km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.49 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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2

2.86 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

3

3.32 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

4

3.52 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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5

3.70 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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6

5.77 km

Path to Swithland Woods

Highlight • Cycleway

Managed a very enjoyable ride through Switland Woods on my Rd Bike. But more suited to MBs

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7

8.18 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

8.99 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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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.17 km

549 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

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Friday 10 July

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