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The Labyrinth – Swithland Wood loop from Leicestershire

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The Labyrinth – Swithland Wood loop from Leicestershire

Easy

4.7

(3)

riders

The Labyrinth – Swithland Wood loop from Leicestershire

01:59

25.8km

290m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.9 km for 117 m

After 20.4 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.07 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

From Cropston turn down dead end road at junction. farm track becomes bridleways along field edge. I took one wrong turn- if you get to a style turn back! Really …

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3.66 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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4.47 km

The Alders

Forest

12.0 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 …

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12.2 km

Café at the Top of Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only there at weekends but was a welcome stop off today

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15.5 km

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Road bike to Mountain bike, this hill is for all. the ground is slightly loose so put your weight towards the back for traction, especially on a road bike but otherwise have fun!

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18.7 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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20.3 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. …

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20.4 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

6.89 km

6.85 km

1.22 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

6.78 km

6.11 km

5.16 km

5.07 km

1.89 km

826 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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The Labyrinth – Swithland Wood loop from Leicestershire

View of Cropston Reservoir

View of Cropston Reservoir

The Labyrinth

Café at the Top of Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

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