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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

Moderate

4.0

(2)

24

riders

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

01:23

21.9km

150m

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: May 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 310 m for 79 m

After 21.6 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.91 km

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic quiet path running alongside Beaumanor Hall with lovely views towards Mucklin Woods.

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2

8.54 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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3

8.72 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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4

8.92 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

5

9.39 km

6

9.75 km

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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7

12.3 km

Now open Sundays 9am to 1pm

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8

12.9 km

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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B

21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.17 km

4.68 km

1.02 km

758 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

1.70 km

1.60 km

1.41 km

948 m

158 m

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Saturday 11 July

27°C

14°C

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