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Butt Lane – Barrow Bridge loop from Belton

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Butt Lane – Barrow Bridge loop from Belton

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Butt Lane – Barrow Bridge loop from Belton

02:37

43.3km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.8 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.44 km

Black and White Timber-Framed House, Long Whatton

Highlight • Other

In the village of Long Whatton is this amazing black & white house!

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13.8 km

Normanton-on-Soar Chain Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few operating chain foot ferries in England. Will carry bike for a small fee. Open summer weekends, check the internet for dates etc.

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14.2 km

Butt Lane

Highlight • Settlement

Butt Lane rail bridge will reopen to cars on 17 July 2026, until then foot and cycle access is possible.

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14.4 km

St James' Church, Normanton-on-Soar

Highlight • Historical Site

18.7 km

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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30.5 km

Breakback Plantation

Forest

30.8 km

Café at the Top of Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only there at weekends but was a welcome stop off today

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31.3 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!

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43.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

2.72 km

1.86 km

1.45 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

2.56 km

1.62 km

440 m

305 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Butt Lane – Barrow Bridge loop from Belton

Black and White Timber-Framed House, Long Whatton

Normanton-on-Soar Chain Ferry

Butt Lane

St James' Church, Normanton-on-Soar

Countryside Rest Spot

Barrow Bridge

Café at the Top of Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

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