Ratcliffe Power Station – St Helena's Church, West Leake loop from East Midlands Parkway

Ratcliffe Power Station – St Helena's Church, West Leake loop from East Midlands Parkway

Moderate

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Ratcliffe Power Station – St Helena's Church, West Leake loop from East Midlands Parkway

02:21

56.7km

320m

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: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

Ratcliffe Power Station

Highlight • Structure

The cooling towers have always been a handy landmark, whether on the bike in the area or passing on the train on the Midlands Main Line. Make the most of …

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21.3 km

Single Lane Climb to Clipston on the Wolds

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very few cars and a nice little climb

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33.0 km

View of the Vale of Belvoir from Kinoulton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

45.9 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.

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49.8 km

St Helena's Church, West Leake

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was medieval and parts of the north wall date from the 12th century but it was restored in 1878 by the architect Henry Hall.

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50.5 km

The Star, West Leake

Highlight • Restaurant

The Star at West Leake has been serving excellent food and welcoming walkers for decades. There's a choice between the bar menu or the Pit House restaurant menu, depending on …

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51.9 km

Gravel Bridleway Through Open Fields

Highlight • Trail

53.4 km

Station Plantation

Forest

53.9 km

Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, Kingston on Soar

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is a Grade I Listed building. Major restoration took place in 1900. A plaque inside the church reads The nave, aisle and tower of this church were erected …

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

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