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United Kingdom
England
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Leicestershire
Charnwood
Barrow Upon Soar

Barrow Bridge – Steep Hill on Wood Hill loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Barrow Upon Soar

Barrow Bridge – Steep Hill on Wood Hill loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

Moderate

54

riders

Barrow Bridge – Steep Hill on Wood Hill loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

01:49

42.8km

310m

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: July 1, 2026

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After 41.2 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

523 m

The Navigation Inn

Highlight • Pub

Outdoor seating, right on the river soar. Canoes/kayaks can be moored here. Delicious roasts with brilliant vegan option, and a good selection of beers/ales. A must visit.

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2

1.35 km

Barrow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridge crosses the River Soar navigation. Located only a stone's throw from the bridge is the Soar Bridge Inn, a traditional pub popular with boaters and walkers attracted by the picturesque scene.

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3

1.71 km

The Secret Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffee. Lovely garden to sit in. Safe for your bikes

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4

18.5 km

Alice's Tea Room Keyworth

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly staff, excellent coffee, smoothies, food

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21.7 km

Wildwood

Forest

6

30.0 km

Steep Hill on Wood Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you turn onto Wood Hill, you're greeted by the 11% gradient warning sign, so get ready for the steep drop down into the lovely village of Old Dalby!

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31.6 km

Bridgets Covert

Forest

8

41.3 km

B

42.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

1.07 km

149 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

120 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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