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Thornton Reservoir – Market Bosworth Country Park loop from Bagworth & Thornton

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Thornton Reservoir – Market Bosworth Country Park loop from Bagworth & Thornton

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Thornton Reservoir – Market Bosworth Country Park loop from Bagworth & Thornton

02:40

43.8km

330m

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 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.6 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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482 m

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 …

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791 m

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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14.4 km

National Cycle Network Route 52

Highlight • Trail

These lanes are typically quiet, but some drivers treat it like a racetrack, so please be careful.

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14.5 km

View of fishing lake

Highlight • River

27.9 km

Congerstone Canal Bridge

Highlight • River

Sustrans NCN Route 52 is fantastic! Try to avoid at rush hour as some drivers are a little less than courteous when overtaking

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31.2 km

Bosworth Marina

Highlight • Structure

Bosworth Marina is a relatively recent addition to the area, with its development and opening in 2012. The site was originally a location for industrial activities, including a timber fireproofing …

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32.8 km

Market Bosworth War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Market Bosworth is famously near to the site of the decisive final battle of the Wars of the Roses.

The Battle of Bosworth occurred just south of the town in …

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33.6 km

Market Bosworth Country Park

Highlight • Natural

A Small country park with a car park (Payable) toilets etc, nice spot for a stroll on a morning when you just want a bit of fresh air rather than a trek. Plenty of bird life if thats your thing.

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

2.03 km

1.12 km

309 m

114 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

13.6 km

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Thornton Reservoir – Market Bosworth Country Park loop from Bagworth & Thornton

Thornton Reservoir

Thornton Reservoir

National Cycle Network Route 52

View of fishing lake

Congerstone Canal Bridge

Bosworth Marina

Market Bosworth War Memorial

Market Bosworth Country Park

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