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Charnwood
Anstey

View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Leicestershire

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Anstey

View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Leicestershire

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Leicestershire

01:02

20.7km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.36 km for 104 m

After 12.6 km for 303 m

After 13.5 km for 122 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.82 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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2

4.68 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

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3

5.64 km

Bradgate Park Deer Park

Highlight • Lake

Arrive early at Bradgate Park to enjoy it at its best. It's a lovely ride, but as a very popular attraction, the park can get very busy with pedestrians later …

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4

5.78 km

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

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Close to the Cropston end of the park this has everything you will need, visitor centre packed full of history, toilets, a cafe (which is brilliant) alongside the dry-stone wall …

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5

6.42 km

Ruins of Bradgate House

Highlight • Historical Site

Not sure on much of the history of this place, I do know that once upon a time Lady Jane Grey lived here. You can access the inside on specific days of the year.

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8.13 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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7

9.92 km

Groby Pool

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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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20.7 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.14 km

2.78 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

2.64 km

832 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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