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Barrow Bridge – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Groby

Barrow Bridge – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Groby

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Barrow Bridge – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Groby

03:22

77.1km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.84 km for 81 m

After 4.29 km for 81 m

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1.89 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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4.10 km

Bradgate Park Entrance (Newtown Linford)

Highlight • Natural

It is best to cycle through Bradgate Park quite early as the path through the park can get very busy with pedestrians later in the day, please be prepared to …

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50.7 km

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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55.5 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

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

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60.3 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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69.8 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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77.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.4 km

3.78 km

3.33 km

563 m

148 m

Surfaces

74.0 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

55 %

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Barrow Bridge – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Groby

Groby Pool

Bradgate Park Entrance (Newtown Linford)

Barrow Bridge

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Rothley Railway Station

View of Cropston Reservoir

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