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Newtown Linford

View of Cropston Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Markfield

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Newtown Linford

View of Cropston Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Markfield

Moderate

5.0

(2)

11

riders

View of Cropston Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Markfield

02:54

59.7km

430m

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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.26 km

Carter's Rough

Forest

2

27.1 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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3

29.7 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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33.5 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

5

37.8 km

Barrow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

41.7 km

The Brew

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7

43.8 km

Beer Sign

Highlight • Structure

8

56.3 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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B

59.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

9.43 km

7.66 km

1.62 km

313 m

234 m

Surfaces

53.0 km

4.86 km

234 m

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