Long Whatton And Diseworth, a region in the north-west of Leicestershire, offers a setting for a variety of outdoor activities. The area is characterized by a gentle agricultural landscape, serene waterways, and local woodlands, providing diverse terrain for outdoor enthusiasts. This environment supports several sports like mountain biking, jogging, hiking, road cycling, and more.
Long Whatton And Diseworth provides more than 10 routes across several sports like mountain biking, jogging, hiking, road…
80
Routes
4.5
(81)
Average rating
1142
People visited

4.7
(11)
41
riders
36.3km
02:41
410m
410m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(7)
49
riders
34.0km
02:19
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
18
riders
42.8km
02:56
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
22
riders
44.6km
02:25
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(7)
50
hikers
8.90km
02:14
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
27
hikers
5.77km
01:27
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
27
hikers
5.87km
01:29
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
hikers
2.97km
00:46
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(5)
60
riders
40.5km
02:18
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
62.0km
03:20
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
8
riders
19.3km
01:08
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
11
riders
17.8km
01:15
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
34
riders
54.9km
03:55
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
46.5km
02:56
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
11
riders
19.4km
01:09
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
8.55km
00:36
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
runners
15.1km
01:34
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

32
runners
8.24km
00:56
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

33
runners
8.99km
00:56
70m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
runners
9.85km
01:01
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
41.0km
01:55
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

36
riders
67.7km
02:44
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
37.7km
01:49
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Long Whatton And Diseworth offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Jogging, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 15 routes with an average rating of 4.56 stars. Over 61,000 visitors have explored the area.
While the immediate Long Whatton And Diseworth area features gentle terrain, mountain biking opportunities are available in the broader Leicestershire region. Nearby Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill Country Park offer maintained trails for various skill levels. For specific routes, refer to the MTB Trails around Long Whatton And Diseworth guide.
The immediate Long Whatton And Diseworth area is characterized by gentle agricultural terrain and local woodlands. For more varied mountain biking, nearby Charnwood Forest and Beacon Hill offer more challenging routes and technical singletracks. Queen's Park in Loughborough also provides purpose-built trails and features.
Family-friendly mountain biking options can be found in nearby areas like Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill Country Park, which provide trails suitable for various skill levels. These parks offer well-maintained paths that cater to less experienced riders. The Cloud Trail is another option for easier rides.
The area provides numerous walking routes, ranging from easy strolls to moderate treks through historic villages and along old railway lines. Popular options include the Burnside Island – Normanton on Soar Weir loop and a hiking loop from Sutton Bonington. More details are available in the Hiking around Long Whatton And Diseworth guide.
Yes, Long Whatton And Diseworth offers over 450 easy hiking trails, making it accessible for various fitness levels and families. These routes often feature gentle agricultural terrain, serene waterways, and local woodlands. The Easy hikes around Long Whatton And Diseworth guide provides specific options.
Long Whatton And Diseworth offers a network of road cycling routes suitable for different ability levels. These range from easy rides through the local countryside to more challenging routes with elevation gains around Charnwood Forest. The Road Cycling Routes around Long Whatton And Diseworth guide lists specific options.
The region features gentle agricultural terrain, local woodlands, and serene waterways such as the Long Whatton Brook, River Soar, and River Trent. Notable landmarks include Beacon Hill, part of Charnwood Forest, offering views over the forest and Soar Valley. Millennium Meadow in Diseworth is a tranquil open space.
Many trails in the Long Whatton And Diseworth area and surrounding parks are dog-friendly, though specific regulations may apply in certain nature reserves or protected areas. It is advisable to check local signage or park websites for rules regarding dogs, especially leash requirements. The Cloud Trail generally permits dogs.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including MTB Trails around Long Whatton And Diseworth, Running Trails around Long Whatton And Diseworth, and Hiking around Long Whatton And Diseworth. There are also guides for Road Cycling, Easy Hikes, Cycling, and Gravel Biking.
The official website for the local governing body is the Long Whatton & Diseworth Parish Council website. It can be found at www.longwhattondiseworth-pc.gov.uk. This site provides local information and contact details.
Parking is available at popular outdoor destinations such as Beacon Hill Country Park and Bradgate Park. Specific parking information for trailheads or access points may vary. It is recommended to check the respective park websites for detailed parking locations and any associated fees.

