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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Kirby Muxloe

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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Kirby Muxloe

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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Kirby Muxloe

01:40

26.1km

290m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.47 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Thornton Reservoir nestles in a picturesque National Forest valley and is home to much wildlife, including mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There is a traffic free trail all around the reservoir, which makes for a lovely walk.

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6.94 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir Road runs alongside Thornton Reservoir offering wide open views of the water and surrounding countryside.

The reservoir, built in the 19th century, is a vital water supply for the …

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7.25 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.

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12.0 km

Hill Hole Quarry Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A nature reserve with a nice lake which I believed is a former quarry filled by water?

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18.6 km

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

The Old Post Office Tearooms, is next to the entrance to Bradgate Park, the start and end point of the Leicestershire Round long distance walking route.

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20.4 km

Groby Pool

Highlight • Lake

Groby Pool is believed to be the largest natural expanse of open water in Leicestershire, covering 38 acres. The unusual combination of habitats includes woodland, wet and dry grassland, marsh, …

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

491 m

147 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

2.95 km

290 m

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

34 %

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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Kirby Muxloe

Thornton Reservoir

Thornton Reservoir

Thornton Reservoir

Hill Hole Quarry Local Nature Reserve

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Groby Pool

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