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Thurcaston And Cropston

Cropston Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Wanlip

Thurcaston And Cropston

Cropston Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Wanlip

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Cropston Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Wanlip

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19.4km

180m

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: June 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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823 m

Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

3.09 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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3.31 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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4.62 km

Roecliffe Road and Bradgate Road

Highlight • Cycleway

7.71 km

Path to Swithland Woods

Highlight • Cycleway

Managed a very enjoyable ride through Switland Woods on my Rd Bike. But more suited to MBs

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17.3 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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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

Surfaces

18.6 km

789 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Cropston Reservoir – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Wanlip

Wheatsheaf Inn

Cropston Reservoir

View of Cropston Reservoir

Roecliffe Road and Bradgate Road

Path to Swithland Woods

Rothley Railway Station

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