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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

02:38

45.2km

160m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

Forum Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great Coffee

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12.9 km

St Chad's Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

St Chad’s water was created in the 1970’s during the excavation of the underlying gravel deposits by Haveringham Gravels. As quarrying proceeded, water flooded the lake through the subterranean water table and once the site was abandoned, the lake and its environs were sold to Draycott and Church Wilne Parish Council for £1.00.

St Chads Water and its surrounding environments are an important local resource for informal countryside recreation such as fishing, walking and bird watching. The site is approx. 23 acres and consists of the Lake with a circular walking path around it, woodland edges, a wildflower meadow area and in 2023 we have opened up a new area for use as an outdoor classroom.

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13.0 km

View of St. Chads Water

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to stop for a scenic rest. A few benches and lovely views of the lake.

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24.9 km

Station Plantation

Forest

25.4 km

Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, Kingston on Soar

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is a Grade I Listed building. Major restoration took place in 1900. A plaque inside the church reads The nave, aisle and tower of this church were erected and the chancel and chancel aisle restored A.D.1900 by Henry Lord Belper in memory of his son William Strutt born Feb.8th. 1875, died Oct.5th 1898.

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36.7 km

St Michael's Church, Breaston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 11th century, but is mostly 14th and 15th century. The roofs were raised in the 16th century. A restoration took place in 1871 by Robert Evans of Nottingham where the old box pews were replaced with new seating, and choir stalls were provided. The west gallery was removed. The floor was laid with boards under the seating, red quarry tiles in the aisles, and May and Co encaustic tiles laid in the chancel. The south aisle roof was re-leaded. The Rector provided a small stained glass window featuring St Michael, which was designed and installed by Heaton, Butler and Bayne. It was restored between 1895 and 1899 by Robert Evans and Son who also added a new vestry. The contractor was C Baines of Newark.

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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

2.51 km

1.88 km

1.71 km

158 m

103 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

10.8 km

457 m

158 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Forum Cafe

St Chad's Water Nature Reserve

View of St. Chads Water

Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, Kingston on Soar

St Michael's Church, Breaston

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