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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Harborough
Misterton With Walcote

Wind Turbines – The Gatehouses at Arbury Hill loop from Misterton with Walcote

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Harborough
Misterton With Walcote

Wind Turbines – The Gatehouses at Arbury Hill loop from Misterton with Walcote

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Wind Turbines – The Gatehouses at Arbury Hill loop from Misterton with Walcote

01:47

30.0km

250m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.01 km

Wind Turbines

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What inevitably catches the eye of the passing cyclist are the modern heirs of the beautiful historic windmills. Centuries ago, our ancestors were clever enough to use the power of the wind for their own purposes, by driving millstones and grinding grain into flour, for example. Often placed in the landscape in dozens, this modern and unaesthetic variant - in the past, people took great care to design the architecture of each individual mill - is used to generate electricity. These wind farms are not without controversy, as they are often built without consideration for the landscape, and above all, the slender blades can become a death trap for birds.

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17.4 km

The Gatehouses at Arbury Hill

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A couple of unusual buildings that appear to be modelled on gatehouses to some Country Estate - no idea what they are all about. They look suspiciously like Follies but, I am informed, if someone lives in them they are referred to as Whimseys .

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24.6 km

View of Stanford Reservoir

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Stanford Reservoir lies on the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. It requires a permit to visit, but you can enjoy views from the road.

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30.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

2.40 km

2.19 km

865 m

865 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

9.14 km

3.05 km

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Friday 10 July

28°C

15°C

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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