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Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Osbaston

Bike touring routes & trails

Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Osbaston

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Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Osbaston

03:48

60.9km

610m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.96 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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2

8.27 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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3

17.0 km

Expert Climb

Highlight • Climb

Lower your gears for the climb, you are going to love it or hate it (:

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21.0 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.

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22.1 km

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Close to the Cropston end of the park this has everything you will need, visitor centre packed full of history, toilets, a cafe (which is brilliant) alongside the dry-stone wall …

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23.9 km

112-Meter Elevation Point

Highlight • Summit

7

51.2 km

Shenton Station

Highlight • Structure

8

53.9 km

Far Coton Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

Teeny tiny hamlet! There is a cute farm, and the sheep are adorable!

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60.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.3 km

2.90 km

2.79 km

560 m

212 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

13.4 km

918 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

59 %

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