Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

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2.68 km

Pond in Melton Country Park

Melton Country Park offers 140 acres of open green space with wildlife lakes, footpaths trails, dog agility trails, gym equipment, children's play areas, football pitches, and a visitors centre with …

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19.6 km

Race Hub Café at Six Hills Lake

Race Hub is a fantastic bike shop with a cafe by Six Hills Lake. The cafe serves a selection of coffees, shakes and cold drinks, sports nutrition and plenty of …

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29.2 km

The Navigation Inn

Outdoor seating, right on the river soar. Canoes/kayaks can be moored here. Delicious roasts with brilliant vegan option, and a good selection of beers/ales. A must visit.

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30.1 km

Barrow-upon-Soar Bridge

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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35.9 km

Swithland Reservoir

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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36.6 km

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

This bridge crosses the Great Central Railway which is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines …

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41.5 km

Cropston Reservoir

Great view over the water

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44.0 km

Rothley Railway Station

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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70.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.3 km

6.28 km

4.68 km

3.69 km

1.26 km

1.21 km

130 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

21.4 km

2.44 km

1.96 km

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Swithland Reservoir loop from Melton Mowbray

Pond in Melton Country Park

Race Hub Café at Six Hills Lake

The Navigation Inn

Barrow-upon-Soar Bridge

Swithland Reservoir

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

Cropston Reservoir

Rothley Railway Station

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