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Barrow Bridge – Swithland Reservoir loop from Breedon on the Hill

Barrow Bridge – Swithland Reservoir loop from Breedon on the Hill

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Barrow Bridge – Swithland Reservoir loop from Breedon on the Hill

03:20

73.7km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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104 m

Inas Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice village to ride through. Lots of races pass here so would be a great place to stop and watch. Pub near by

Tip by

4.12 km

Tonge Gorse

Forest

13.1 km

Viewpoint

23.2 km

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop for coffee and cake. Loads of outdoor seating with some covered areas with blankets and heater. No indoor seating inside shop and cafe.

Tip by

40.8 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

44.3 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

47.6 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A tranquil spot to take in the view of the resevoir.. beautiful on a summers day with plenty of hikes nearby.

Tip by

53.6 km

View of Polly Botts Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

60.4 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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60.9 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 …

Tip by

68.2 km

Scheduled Ancient Monument Bridge (Built 1820)

Highlight • Bridge

73.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.0 km

975 m

496 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.2 km

11.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

15°C

0 %

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Barrow Bridge – Swithland Reservoir loop from Breedon on the Hill

Inas Cottage

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Barrow Bridge

Swithland Reservoir

View of Polly Botts Lane

View of Bardon Hill

The Bull's Head, Highest Pub in Leicestershire

Scheduled Ancient Monument Bridge (Built 1820)

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