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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

03:11

12.2km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 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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3.10 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

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

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5.72 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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6.08 km

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Highlight • Lake

6.55 km

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

6.74 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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6.92 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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11.5 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.

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

3.91 km

2.26 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.39 km

2.17 km

1.46 km

800 m

672 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

33 %

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

The Navigation Inn

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

View of Swithland Reservoir from Kinchley Lane

Swithland Reservoir Valve House

Swithland Reservoir

Swithland Reservoir

Barrow Bridge

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