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View of Polly Botts Lane – Thornton Reservoir loop from Leicester Forest East

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View of Polly Botts Lane – Thornton Reservoir loop from Leicester Forest East

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View of Polly Botts Lane – Thornton Reservoir loop from Leicester Forest East

01:40

35.2km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate 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: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.2 km for 215 m

After 17.9 km for 117 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.30 km

Groby Pool

Highlight • Lake

Groby Pool is believed to be the largest natural expanse of open water in Leicestershire, covering 38 acres. The unusual combination of habitats includes woodland, wet and dry grassland, marsh, …

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2

11.1 km

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

The Old Post Office Tearooms, is next to the entrance to Bradgate Park, the start and end point of the Leicestershire Round long distance walking route.

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3

12.3 km

View of Polly Botts Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

4

17.3 km

Altar Stones Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A quiet nature reserve just outside Markfield with some good views of the Leicestershire countryside

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5

17.9 km

Hill Hole Quarry Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A nature reserve with a nice lake which I believed is a former quarry filled by water?

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6

24.6 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

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B

35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

2.10 km

579 m

436 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

5.07 km

469 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 30 May

21°C

14°C

20 %

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