Moderate 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

Highlight • Lake

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

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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

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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

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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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35.9 km

Swithland Reservoir

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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

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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

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Great view over the water

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44.0 km

Rothley Railway Station

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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

End point

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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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

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Rothley Railway Station

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