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Rothley Railway Station – Swithland Reservoir loop from Bardon

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Rothley Railway Station – Swithland Reservoir loop from Bardon

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Rothley Railway Station – Swithland Reservoir loop from Bardon

01:47

28.2km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.56 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.30 km

Altar Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

A quaint little nature reserve with interesting rock features and some rare breed cows.

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6.37 km

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 15th century and consists of a west tower with small recessed spire, nave, north aisle, north trancept, south porch, chancel, organ chamber and vestry. The …

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6.52 km

112-Meter Elevation Point

Highlight • Summit

6.67 km

Newtown Linford Car Park

Highlight • Parking

loads of parking here, toilets and a cafe across the road. Good access to the village facilities after or before a walk, do try the local pubs as the food is fantastic.

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14.7 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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17.8 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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18.6 km

St Leonard's Church, Swithland

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Leonard’s is the parish church of the village of Swithland in Charnwood Forest. The first building was believed to be a rectangular cell with three unglazed round windows near …

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20.8 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

390 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

1.95 km

236 m

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

57 %

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Rothley Railway Station – Swithland Reservoir loop from Bardon

Altar Stones

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

112-Meter Elevation Point

Newtown Linford Car Park

Rothley Railway Station

Swithland Reservoir

St Leonard's Church, Swithland

The Wheatsheaf Inn

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