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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Charnwood

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Charnwood

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Charnwood

01:09

17.5km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.47 km for 58 m

After 8.45 km for 103 m

After 8.62 km for 236 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.65 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

4.32 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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7.50 km

Swithland Old Pit

Highlight • Forest

8.34 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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8.42 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. …

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13.6 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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14.8 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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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

5.55 km

2.26 km

985 m

484 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.25 km

2.49 km

549 m

392 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

33 %

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Swithland Reservoir – Swithland Wood loop from Charnwood

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Swithland Reservoir

Swithland Old Pit

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

Swithland Reservoir

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

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