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Thornton Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Nailstone

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Thornton Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Nailstone

Hard

4.5

(2)

70

riders

Thornton Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Nailstone

05:35

117km

1,150m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 74.8 km for 239 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

26.6 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

Tip by

2

44.8 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

3

48.6 km

Barrow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

4

53.1 km

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good test of the legs if you are an amateur like me, however coming down is brilliant :)

Tip by

5

68.4 km

Scheduled Ancient Monument Bridge (Built 1820)

Highlight • Bridge

74.9 km

Dimminsdale

Nature Reserve

84.4 km

Dilworth New Clumps

Forest

8

85.3 km

Hicks Lodge – The National Forest Cycle Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop when the cafe etc is open, also access to a couple of easy mtb trails.

Tip by

9

99.0 km

Newton Regis Village Pond

Highlight • Lake

Lovely little village, with a pub for that all important lunch break after a day on the road.

Tip by

10

112 km

Bilstone Gibbet Post

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical point of interest. Free to visit.

Tip by

B

117 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

1.63 km

1.20 km

937 m

909 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

88.2 km

27.8 km

841 m

291 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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17°C

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