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Steep Hill on Wood Hill – Barrow Bridge loop from Loughborough University

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire

Steep Hill on Wood Hill – Barrow Bridge loop from Loughborough University

Easy

4.5

(2)

77

riders

Steep Hill on Wood Hill – Barrow Bridge loop from Loughborough University

01:43

42.3km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.0 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

21.4 km

Steep Hill on Wood Hill

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As you turn onto Wood Hill, you're greeted by the 11% gradient warning sign, so get ready for the steep drop down into the lovely village of Old Dalby!

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23.0 km

Bridgets Covert

Forest

3

32.7 km

4

35.0 km

The Secret Garden Café

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Good food and coffee. Lovely garden to sit in. Safe for your bikes

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5

35.3 km

Barrow Bridge

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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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6

39.1 km

Soulless coffee shop in a soulless shopping park in a soulless town.

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B

42.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

7.01 km

4.69 km

1.44 km

144 m

111 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

834 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

24°C

12°C

17 %

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