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Swithland Wood – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

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Swithland Wood – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

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Swithland Wood – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

02:18

33.7km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.15 km

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Road bike to Mountain bike, this hill is for all. the ground is slightly loose so put your weight towards the back for traction, especially on a road bike but otherwise have fun!

Tip by

11.0 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

Tip by

12.5 km

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, birch, alder and lime with supports a rich variety of butterflies, moths and birds. This chunk of woodland is the type that would of previously covered all of the British mainland whilst groups of hunter gatherers moved through the landscape.

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12.6 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. It was purchased by a local timber merchant who felled much of the timber. To prevent the removal of further timber, and to conserve the Wood as one of the most wildlife rich and attractive woodlands in Leicestershire, The Rotary Club of Leicester launched an appeal for its purchase to ensure public access into the future.

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13.7 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

Tip by

14.2 km

The Alders

Forest

19.1 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 reservoir margins, but both sections can be viewed from the roads at the North and South ends.

Tip by

19.3 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

20.1 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stretch of road in Kinchley Lane going past Swithland Reservoir is a super nice biking stretch, mainly tree-lined, but you will still get some good reservoir views here and there.

Tip by

31.4 km

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic quiet path running alongside Beaumanor Hall with lovely views towards Mucklin Woods.

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33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

11.2 km

6.71 km

2.26 km

806 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

7.60 km

6.76 km

2.02 km

849 m

384 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

20°C

11°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

November 4, 2024,Charnwood eMTB Ride

Mostly off road. Im guessing about 7 miles on road

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Swithland Wood – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

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Swithland Wood – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

Bradgate Park

Swithland Reservoir

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

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