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Nottinghamshire

Barrow Bridge – Cropston Reservoir loop from Hoton

Bike touring routes & trails

Nottinghamshire

Barrow Bridge – Cropston Reservoir loop from Hoton

Moderate

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Barrow Bridge – Cropston Reservoir loop from Hoton

03:26

56.7km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.60 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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2

21.5 km

112-Meter Elevation Point

Highlight • Summit

3

27.7 km

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000.

Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. …

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4

30.2 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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5

31.7 km

The Blue Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Brilliant pub to take a break at during any ride nearby, whether taking the road ride, or the gravel track through the golf course

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6

33.3 km

Soar Navigation Lock

Highlight • Other

7

40.4 km

Hoby Village

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Nice country lane, reasonably wide so traffic not really an issue.

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53.0 km

Wymeswold Meadow Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

56.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.6 km

5.06 km

2.37 km

1.26 km

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

17.1 km

350 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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