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England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Shepshed

View of Bardon Hill – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Shepshed

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Shepshed

View of Bardon Hill – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Shepshed

Moderate

17

riders

View of Bardon Hill – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Shepshed

02:21

48.9km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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15.5 km

The Bull's Head, Highest Pub in Leicestershire

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The Bull's Head, Abbots Oak is in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of the Charnwood Forest and lays claim to being the highest pub in Leicestershire. Don't worry, there …

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16.0 km

View of Bardon Hill

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The nearby Bardon Hill is the highest point in the county of Leicestershire at 278m.

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27.0 km

Path to Swithland Woods

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Managed a very enjoyable ride through Switland Woods on my Rd Bike. But more suited to MBs

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28.5 km

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good test of the legs if you are an amateur like me, however coming down is brilliant :)

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33.9 km

Bawdon Lodge Farm Café

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Lovely place for a fuel stop.

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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

2.12 km

947 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

4.30 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

29 %

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