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View of St. Chads Water – St Chad's Water Nature Reserve loop from Spondon

View of St. Chads Water – St Chad's Water Nature Reserve loop from Spondon

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5.0

(2)

171

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View of St. Chads Water – St Chad's Water Nature Reserve loop from Spondon

02:20

55.8km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.11 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.19 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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7.20 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 …

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7.34 km

St. Chad's Church, Wilne

Highlight • Religious Site

Its isolated location next to St. Chad's Water lends the whole area a tranquil atmosphere. The long-vanished village of Wilne was subject to flooding by the nearby river Derwent. Consequently, …

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18.6 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 …

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27.6 km

Bryer's Deli & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The official cafe of the University of Nottingham Cycling Club as well as a very popular cafe/deli for the locals of East Leake and surrounding villages. This place is rarely …

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31.5 km

The Star, West Leake

Highlight • Restaurant

The Star at West Leake has been serving excellent food and welcoming walkers for decades. There's a choice between the bar menu or the Pit House restaurant menu, depending on …

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55.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

8.05 km

6.69 km

939 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.9 km

11.6 km

158 m

150 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

25°C

9°C

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View of St. Chads Water – St Chad's Water Nature Reserve loop from Spondon

View of St. Chads Water

St Chad's Water Nature Reserve

St. Chad's Church, Wilne

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

Bryer's Deli & Cafe

The Star, West Leake

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