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Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Leicestershire's Highest Point loop

Road cycling routes

Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Leicestershire's Highest Point loop

Moderate

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Leicestershire's Highest Point loop

02:36

54.8km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

85 m

Hicks Lodge – The National Forest Cycle Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop when the cafe etc is open, also access to a couple of easy mtb trails.

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2

23.9 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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3

34.2 km

View of Bardon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The nearby Bardon Hill is the highest point in the county of Leicestershire at 278m.

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4

34.7 km

The Bull's Head, Highest Pub in Leicestershire

Highlight • Pub

The Bull's Head, Abbots Oak is in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of the Charnwood Forest and lays claim to being the highest pub in Leicestershire. Don't worry, there …

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5

39.5 km

Hermitage Lake

Highlight • Lake

A pretty lake, popular with anglers. On the Bosworth trail, near Whitwick.

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6

50.0 km

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Highlight • Castle

An imposing royalist stronghold. Now ruins. open 10am -4pm most days. English Heritage

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B

54.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

2.71 km

1.73 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

14.6 km

150 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 8 May

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