Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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6.31 km

The Brew

Brilliant little cafe, great stop off on a road ride.

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10.2 km

The bridge crosses the River Soar navigation. Located only a stone's throw from the bridge is the Soar Bridge Inn, a traditional pub popular with boaters and walkers attracted by the picturesque scene.

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14.8 km

Swithland Park and Reservoir Loop

14.9 km

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Good test of the legs if you are an amateur like me, however coming down is brilliant :)

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22.3 km

Sharply Hill Road Climb

Road climb next to Bradgate Park with views of Old John.

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23.7 km

View of Polly Botts Lane

36.7 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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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39.3 km

Rothley Station – Great Central Railway

Rothley Station is on the Great Central Railway, the UKs only mainline heritage railway. The station has been restored to how it would have looked in 1912, down to coal …

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47.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

2.24 km

820 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

5.66 km

248 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Sunday 19 October

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Barrow-upon-Soar Bridge – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Syston

The Brew