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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Markfield

Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Markfield

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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Markfield

01:15

26.4km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.8 km for 62 m

After 22.9 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.65 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Thornton Reservoir nestles in a picturesque National Forest valley and is home to much wildlife, including mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There is a traffic free trail all around the reservoir, which makes for a lovely walk.

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5.11 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir Road runs alongside Thornton Reservoir offering wide open views of the water and surrounding countryside.

The reservoir, built in the 19th century, is a vital water supply for the …

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5.42 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

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13.8 km

Liberteas Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Amazing cakes and breakfasts

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19.0 km

Bagworth Heath Woods

Highlight • Lake

19.5 km

Bagworth Park

Highlight • Trail

Lovely part of this route cuts through the Bagworth estate. cattle grids at either end and sometimes sheep on the road to navigate round.

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20.9 km

Path Between Bagworth and Bagworth Heath Woods

Highlight • Trail

There's a bit of an incline towards Bagworth. While the paths might not be easy to follow, the scenery is nice

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23.0 km

Partings Wood

Highlight • Forest

Apparently got its name from when courting couples from the nearby villages of Thornton & Stanton Under Bardon would walk each other home... These woods were the halfway point, so it's where they would 'part'.

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26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

1.18 km

612 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

5.49 km

411 m

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Markfield

Thornton Reservoir

Thornton Reservoir

Thornton Reservoir

Liberteas Coffee Shop

Bagworth Heath Woods

Bagworth Park

Path Between Bagworth and Bagworth Heath Woods

Partings Wood

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