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Charnwood
Mountsorrel

View of Cropston Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Mountsorrel

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Mountsorrel

View of Cropston Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Mountsorrel

Easy

3

riders

View of Cropston Reservoir – Cropston Reservoir loop from Mountsorrel

01:11

17.8km

160m

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.67 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

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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

3.03 km

3

3.50 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

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4

8.96 km

Roecliffe Road and Bradgate Road

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5

10.2 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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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

View of Cropston Reservoir

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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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7

10.5 km

Cropston Reservoir

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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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8

15.4 km

The Blue Bell Inn

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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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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

3.92 km

3.80 km

993 m

581 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

2.70 km

2.27 km

2.02 km

396 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

8°C

14 %

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