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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Charnwood

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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Charnwood

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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Charnwood

01:09

17.7km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 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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2.89 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

3.35 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

3.73 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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8.81 km

Roecliffe Road and Bradgate Road

Highlight • Cycleway

10.1 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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10.3 km

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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15.3 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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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

3.40 km

3.02 km

1.22 km

556 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

2.40 km

1.53 km

1.50 km

563 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Swithland Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Charnwood

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Swithland Reservoir

Roecliffe Road and Bradgate Road

View of Cropston Reservoir

Cropston Reservoir

The Blue Bell Inn

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