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Thornton Reservoir – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Desford

Thornton Reservoir – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Desford

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Thornton Reservoir – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Desford

01:36

30.9km

440m

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

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.98 km for 117 m

After 10.6 km for 215 m

After 13.0 km for 174 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.32 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.

Tip by

10.0 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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10.7 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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13.1 km

Stoneywell Garden

Highlight • Natural

A lovely place to stop off at in the area.

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18.5 km

Sharply Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

672 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

3.57 km

473 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Thornton Reservoir – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Desford

Thornton Reservoir

Hill Hole Quarry Local Nature Reserve

Altar Stones Nature Reserve

Stoneywell Garden

Sharply Hill Road Climb

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