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Swithland Reservoir loop from Melton Mowbray

Moderate

2.0

(1)

5

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Swithland Reservoir loop from Melton Mowbray

04:16

70.6km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 4, 2024

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2.68 km

Pond in Melton Country Park

Highlight • Lake

Melton Country Park offers 140 acres of open green space with wildlife lakes, footpaths trails, dog agility trails, gym equipment, children's play areas, football pitches, and a visitors centre with …

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2

19.6 km

Race Hub is a fantastic bike shop with a cafe by Six Hills Lake. The cafe serves a selection of coffees, shakes and cold drinks, sports nutrition and plenty of …

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3

29.2 km

The Navigation Inn

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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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4

30.1 km

Barrow Bridge

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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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5

35.9 km

Swithland Reservoir

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Swithland reservoir, built around 1896, is about a mile long by half a mile wide. The Great Central Railway divides the reservoir into two. There is no access to the …

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6

36.6 km

This bridge crosses the Great Central Railway which is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines …

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7

41.5 km

Cropston Reservoir

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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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8

44.0 km

Rothley Railway Station

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Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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70.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.3 km

6.36 km

4.83 km

3.76 km

1.14 km

1.10 km

149 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

21.5 km

2.18 km

2.14 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

14 %

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