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Burroughs Road Ford – Kirby Muxloe Castle loop from Kirby Muxloe

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Leicester Forest East

Burroughs Road Ford – Kirby Muxloe Castle loop from Kirby Muxloe

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Burroughs Road Ford – Kirby Muxloe Castle loop from Kirby Muxloe

01:18

20.7km

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: March 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.88 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.60 km

Burroughs Road Ford

Highlight • Bridge

This ford on Burroughs Road near Ratby has claimed many cyclists. It look innocent enough but the year round algae on the concrete surface is very very slippery. Several cyclists …

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6.64 km

Burroughs Wood

Forest

7.00 km

Path Between Ratby and Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

A nice beautiful walk between Ratby and Thornton Reservoir

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8.28 km

Muddy Trail Section

Highlight • Trail

Made the mistake of taking this route for a change of scenery. If it’s wet or has been, you, your bike and your cleats will be caked in shite, avoid the same disaster I had 😂

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11.4 km

Thornton/Ratby Lane Cycling Section

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Take this route section from Thornton/Ratby lane for free zoomies! 🚴💨

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17.9 km

Kirby Muxloe Castle

Highlight • Castle

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

2.47 km

1.72 km

375 m

225 m

161 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

2.30 km

702 m

494 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

55 %

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Burroughs Road Ford – Kirby Muxloe Castle loop from Kirby Muxloe

Burroughs Road Ford

Path Between Ratby and Thornton Reservoir

Muddy Trail Section

Thornton/Ratby Lane Cycling Section

Kirby Muxloe Castle

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