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City of Leicester

Groby Pool – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Leicester

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
City of Leicester

Groby Pool – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Leicester

Moderate

5.0

(1)

35

riders

Groby Pool – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Leicester

02:51

58.5km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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 30, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 8.72 km for 161 m

After 24.2 km for 1.37 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.80 km

Kirby Muxloe Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

14.3 km

Groby Pool

Highlight • Lake

Groby Pool is believed to be the largest natural expanse of open water in Leicestershire, covering 38 acres. The unusual combination of habitats includes woodland, wet and dry grassland, marsh, …

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3

17.2 km

Sharply Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Road climb next to Bradgate Park with views of Old John.

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4

21.3 km

Path to Swithland Woods

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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5

22.0 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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6

24.3 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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58.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

7.52 km

3.23 km

1.44 km

605 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

2.88 km

1.41 km

382 m

222 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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