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The Labyrinth – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

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The Labyrinth – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

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The Labyrinth – Swithland Reservoir loop from Loughborough University

01:29

23.7km

200m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.91 km for 117 m

After 18.3 km for 167 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.97 km

The Labyrinth

Highlight • Trail

A great spot for the kids to burn off the remaining energy after walking up the hill. This area is full of winding duck boarding, and you have to bob and weave between trees and bushes, there's wood sculptures too. It reminds of a dark fairy-tale forest.

Tip by

2

5.13 km

Café at the Top of Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only there at weekends but was a welcome stop off today

Tip by

3

7.58 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

Tip by

4

10.6 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.

Tip by

5

14.4 km

The Butter Market Café, Mountsorrel

Highlight • Structure

Now open Sundays 9am to 1pm

Tip by

6

14.5 km

Public & Claude Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and delicious cakes

Tip by

7

14.9 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

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

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B

23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

5.06 km

1.43 km

350 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

3.84 km

266 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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