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Bagworth & Thornton

Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Bagworth & Thornton

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Bagworth & Thornton

Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Bagworth & Thornton

Moderate

4.2

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Thornton Reservoir – Thornton Reservoir loop from Bagworth & Thornton

02:11

8.29km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

109 m

Bagworth Heath Woods

Highlight • Lake

2

474 m

Royal Tigers' Wool Arboretum and Royal Leicestershire Regiment Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

1.09 km

Centenary Wood

Forest

3.82 km

Thornton Reservoir

Lake

5

5.43 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Thornton Reservoir nestles in a picturesque National Forest valley and is home to much wildlife, including mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There is a traffic free trail all around the reservoir, which makes for a lovely walk.

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6

5.90 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir Road runs alongside Thornton Reservoir offering wide open views of the water and surrounding countryside.

The reservoir, built in the 19th century, is a vital water supply for the …

Tip by

7

6.21 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Nice scenic ride around to reservoir itself, also has a forest section for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

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8

7.37 km

Brickworks Pond

Highlight • Lake

9

8.17 km

Bagworth Heath Woods

Highlight • Natural

Bagworth Heath Woods is composed of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. It is a great place for wildfowl and aquatic plants. The area is a reclaimed colliery site and …

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B

8.29 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

2.21 km

1.08 km

548 m

451 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.00 km

1.57 km

1.43 km

272 m

129 m

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