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North West Leicestershire

View of Bardon Hill – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Ellistown and Battleflat

North West Leicestershire

View of Bardon Hill – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Ellistown and Battleflat

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View of Bardon Hill – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Ellistown and Battleflat

01:48

35.1km

470m

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: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.23 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.59 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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5.11 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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9.34 km

Altar Stones Nature Reserve

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A quiet nature reserve just outside Markfield with some good views of the Leicestershire countryside

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13.5 km

Sharply Hill Road Climb

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

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19.7 km

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

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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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23.4 km

Bawdon Lodge Farm Café

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Lovely place for a fuel stop.

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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

2.27 km

1.83 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

3.91 km

1.41 km

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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View of Bardon Hill – Sharply Hill Road Climb loop from Ellistown and Battleflat

The Bull's Head, Highest Pub in Leicestershire

View of Bardon Hill

Altar Stones Nature Reserve

Sharply Hill Road Climb

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Bawdon Lodge Farm Café

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