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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

02:01

18.4km

230m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.80 km

Lady Hay Wood

Forest

4.12 km

Traditional House South of Martinshaw Wood

Highlight • Structure

A picturesque house just to the south of Martinshaw Wood, between Ratby and Groby

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6.48 km

Burroughs Wood

Forest

10.0 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

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16.5 km

John's Lee Wood

Highlight • Forest

John’s Lee Wood is an area of dense woodland within the National Forest. The Leicestershire Round long distance walking trail cuts through the heart of John’s Lee Wood, and marks …

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18.3 km

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

The Old Post Office Tearooms, is next to the entrance to Bradgate Park, the start and end point of the Leicestershire Round long distance walking route.

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18.3 km

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 15th century and consists of a west tower with small recessed spire, nave, north aisle, north trancept, south porch, chancel, organ chamber and vestry. The …

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

4.62 km

3.09 km

2.71 km

538 m

495 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

3.40 km

3.13 km

2.71 km

1.51 km

805 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

23°C

14°C

16 %

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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

Traditional House South of Martinshaw Wood

Thornton Reservoir

John's Lee Wood

The Old Post Office Tearooms

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

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