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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Seagrave

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Seagrave

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5.0

(2)

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Seagrave

05:16

20.3km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

483 m

Seagrave Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

4.63 km

Sileby Mill Mooring Basin

Lake

3

6.67 km

The Butter Market Café, Mountsorrel

Highlight • Structure

Now open Sundays 9am to 1pm

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4

9.43 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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5

9.79 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

6

10.3 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

7

10.5 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 …

Tip by

8

10.6 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.

Tip by

9

15.2 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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B

20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

6.39 km

3.42 km

722 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

4.02 km

3.66 km

3.33 km

2.00 km

852 m

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