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Mountsorrel

Swithland Reservoir – Old John Tower loop from Mountsorrel

Easy

5.0

(1)

18

riders

Swithland Reservoir – Old John Tower loop from Mountsorrel

01:00

16.5km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.53 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A tranquil spot to take in the view of the resevoir.. beautiful on a summers day with plenty of hikes nearby.

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2

4.34 km

St Leonard's Church, Swithland

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Leonard’s is the parish church of the village of Swithland in Charnwood Forest. The first building was believed to be a rectangular cell with three unglazed round windows near …

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3

6.07 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Monument

4

15.8 km

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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5

16.1 km

Public & Claude Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and delicious cakes

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6

16.3 km

Now open Sundays 9am to 1pm

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

925 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

6°C

17 %

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