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Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Loughborough

Bike touring routes & trails

Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Loughborough

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Thornton Reservoir – Bradgate Park loop from Loughborough

04:47

74.9km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 41.7 km for 80 m

After 54.2 km for 87 m

After 54.8 km for 266 m

After 55.9 km for 224 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.71 km

Butthole Lane Pathway (Loughborough to Shepshed)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The route goes up/comes out Butthole Lane in Shepshed, how can you not want to ride it 😂

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2

9.15 km

Garendon Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good mix of tarmac and gravel, a few gentle climbs.

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3

17.8 km

Whitwick Station and Path

Highlight • Trail

Whitwick path takes you to the hermitage Lake and to snibston trails

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4

18.8 km

Hermitage Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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5

28.3 km

National Cycle Network Route 52

Highlight • Trail

These lanes are typically quiet, but some drivers treat it like a racetrack, so please be careful.

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41.8 km

Grange Wood

Forest

7

49.3 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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8

49.6 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir Road runs alongside Thornton Reservoir offering wide open views of the water and surrounding countryside.

The reservoir, built in the 19th century, is a vital water supply for the …

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55.2 km

Martinshaw Wood

Forest

58.2 km

Beach

Beach

11

63.2 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

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B

74.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

13.8 km

12.8 km

4.86 km

1.33 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

42.7 km

19.9 km

6.87 km

4.39 km

961 m

221 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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9°C

15 %

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