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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

02:23

34.0km

420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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523 m

The Navigation Inn

Highlight • Pub

Outdoor seating, right on the river soar. Canoes/kayaks can be moored here. Delicious roasts with brilliant vegan option, and a good selection of beers/ales. A must visit.

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7.35 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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7.90 km

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

Highlight • Cycleway

This bridge crosses the Great Central Railway which is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines …

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10.3 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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26.6 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Swithland Reservoir is a stunning reservoir and is one of the biggest ones in Leicestershire. They say it has over 200 bird species and is a proper little hotspot for birdwatchers.

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27.0 km

Buddon Wood

Forest

27.8 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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29.3 km

Cocklow Wood

Forest

33.2 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.

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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

8.30 km

4.18 km

1.93 km

1.75 km

Surfaces

20.5 km

4.59 km

4.32 km

3.22 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

4°C

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Reservoir loop from Barrow-upon-Soar

The Navigation Inn

Swithland Reservoir

Rushey Lane Bridge Over Great Central Railway

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Swithland Reservoir

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Barrow Bridge

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