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Barrow Bridge – Swithland Reservoir loop from North West Leicestershire

Bike touring routes & trails

Barrow Bridge – Swithland Reservoir loop from North West Leicestershire

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Barrow Bridge – Swithland Reservoir loop from North West Leicestershire

04:29

73.2km

690m

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

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.45 km

Vulture Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

cloud trial take to derby football ground about 15 miles from Worthington quarry

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3.29 km

Breedon Cloud Wood

Forest

6.01 km

Tonge Gorse

Forest

4

13.4 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to pull over and admire the views!

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5

19.3 km

Gravel Bridleway Through Open Fields

Highlight • Trail

6

25.2 km

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop for coffee and cake. Loads of outdoor seating with some covered areas with blankets and heater. No indoor seating inside shop and cafe.

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7

45.4 km

Barrow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

48.7 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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9

52.0 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A tranquil spot to take in the view of the resevoir.. beautiful on a summers day with plenty of hikes nearby.

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10

68.6 km

Whitwick Station and Path

Highlight • Trail

Whitwick path takes you to the hermitage Lake and to snibston trails

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B

73.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.3 km

3.50 km

1.72 km

323 m

273 m

128 m

Surfaces

63.9 km

8.91 km

451 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

60 %

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