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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Charnwood

Hiking trails & Routes

Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Charnwood

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(9)

40

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Charnwood

02:46

10.6km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.47 km

Mountsorrel Station (Great Central Railway)

Highlight • Monument

2

2.76 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stretch of road in Kinchley Lane going past Swithland Reservoir is a super nice biking stretch, mainly tree-lined, but you will still get some good reservoir views here and there.

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3

3.13 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

4

3.59 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

5

3.79 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swithland reservoir, built around 1896, is about a mile long by half a mile wide. The Great Central Railway divides the reservoir into two. There is no access to the …

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6

3.97 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Swithland Reservoir is a stunning reservoir and is one of the biggest ones in Leicestershire. They say it has over 200 bird species and is a proper little hotspot for birdwatchers.

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7

9.29 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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8

9.98 km

Mountsorrel Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

2.18 km

1.39 km

400 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

3.59 km

1.46 km

727 m

720 m

504 m

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Saturday 30 May

21°C

14°C

23 %

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