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Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Groby

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Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Groby

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Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Groby

02:17

38.3km

240m

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 4, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.12 km

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000.

Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. …

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8.21 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

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8.68 km

The Alders

Forest

12.1 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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16.0 km

Public & Claude Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and delicious cakes

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16.3 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

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

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28.0 km

The Blue Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Brilliant pub to take a break at during any ride nearby, whether taking the road ride, or the gravel track through the golf course

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29.6 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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30.9 km

Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

5.30 km

849 m

496 m

389 m

146 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

1.12 km

829 m

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

4°C

38 %

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Cropston Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Groby

Cropston Reservoir

Bradgate Park

Swithland Reservoir

Public & Claude Café

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

The Blue Bell Inn

Rothley Railway Station

Wheatsheaf Inn

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