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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Sileby

Swithland Reservoir – The Labyrinth loop from Sileby

Moderate

9

riders

Swithland Reservoir – The Labyrinth loop from Sileby

02:31

38.0km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.7 km for 117 m

After 29.9 km for 288 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

340 m

The Brew

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little cafe, great stop off on a road ride.

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2

2.89 km

Now open Sundays 9am to 1pm

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6.27 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

4

6.51 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

12.8 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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6

16.8 km

The Labyrinth

Highlight • Trail

A great spot for the kids to burn off the remaining energy after walking up the hill. This area is full of winding duck boarding, and you have to bob …

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7

20.1 km

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Road bike to Mountain bike, this hill is for all. the ground is slightly loose so put your weight towards the back for traction, especially on a road bike but otherwise have fun!

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8

28.0 km

Barrow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

9

35.1 km

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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B

38.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

10.3 km

4.33 km

2.86 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

7.28 km

4.51 km

2.82 km

901 m

636 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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