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Swithland Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Sileby

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Swithland Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Sileby

Moderate

5.0

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Swithland Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Sileby

02:32

38.5km

380m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.4 km for 288 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

340 m

The Brew

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

2.89 km

The Butter Market Café, Mountsorrel

Highlight • Structure

Now open Sundays 9am to 1pm

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5.48 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stretch of road in Kinchley Lane going past Swithland Reservoir is a super nice biking stretch, mainly tree-lined, but you will still get some good reservoir views here and there.

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6.27 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

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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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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20.0 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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21.7 km

Breakback Plantation

Forest

28.5 km

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

35.5 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

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

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38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

10.2 km

4.33 km

2.86 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

7.22 km

4.51 km

2.82 km

901 m

726 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

23°C

14°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Swithland Reservoir – Barrow Bridge loop from Sileby

The Brew

The Butter Market Café, Mountsorrel

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Swithland Reservoir

Swithland Wood

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Barrow Bridge

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

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