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Swithland Wood – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Swithland

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Swithland Wood – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Swithland

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4.7

(3)

7

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Swithland Wood – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Swithland

02:28

9.37km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

163 m

Swithland Old Pit

Highlight • Forest

2

980 m

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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3

1.05 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. …

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3.28 km

The Rough

Forest

5

5.83 km

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000.

Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. …

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6

6.05 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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7

6.11 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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6.93 km

The Alders

Forest

9

8.23 km

Bluebell Path

Highlight • Natural

B

9.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

2.58 km

2.16 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

2.39 km

2.24 km

1.58 km

492 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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