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View of Cropston Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Markfield

View of Cropston Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Markfield

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5.0

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Markfield

02:43

62.3km

460m

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: June 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.07 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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29.8 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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32.3 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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35.4 km

Cocklow Wood

Forest

36.2 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

40.5 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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44.4 km

The Brew

Highlight • Cafe

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

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46.4 km

Beer Sign

Highlight • Structure

59.0 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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62.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

9.25 km

4.70 km

2.40 km

248 m

234 m

Surfaces

57.5 km

4.35 km

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 9 August

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Markfield

Groby Pool

View of Cropston Reservoir

Rothley Railway Station

Barrow Bridge

The Brew

Beer Sign

The Old Post Office Tearooms

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