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Whitwick Station and Path – Hermitage Lake loop from Markfield

Bike touring routes & trails

Whitwick Station and Path – Hermitage Lake loop from Markfield

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Whitwick Station and Path – Hermitage Lake loop from Markfield

01:42

26.6km

260m

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: March 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 863 m for 215 m

After 11.6 km for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

971 m

Altar Stones Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2

5.20 km

View of Bardon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The nearby Bardon Hill is the highest point in the county of Leicestershire at 278m.

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3

5.72 km

The Bull's Head, Highest Pub in Leicestershire

Highlight • Pub

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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4

8.77 km

Holly Hayes Wood Mountain Biking

Highlight • MTB Park

Whitwick holy Hayes woods Whitwick great for walking and biking near forest rock

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5

10.3 km

Whitwick Station and Path

Highlight • Trail

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

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6

11.8 km

Hermitage Lake

Highlight • Lake

A pretty lake, popular with anglers. On the Bosworth trail, near Whitwick.

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B

26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

1.77 km

1.17 km

529 m

378 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

2.04 km

529 m

363 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

57 %

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