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Bradgate Park – Cropston Reservoir loop from Syston

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Bradgate Park – Cropston Reservoir loop from Syston

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

riders

Bradgate Park – Cropston Reservoir loop from Syston

03:29

58.0km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

10.3 km

Barrow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2

15.5 km

Countryside Rest Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

20.0 km

Butt Lane

Highlight • Settlement

Butt Lane rail bridge will reopen to cars on 17 July 2026, until then foot and cycle access is possible.

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4

36.4 km

St Joseph’s Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of space indoors, but a lovely outdoors space too. People ride out here to eat scones…they’re worth it! Great family (hi)story around the cafe beginnings too 👏🏼

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5

46.4 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

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6

47.5 km

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000.

Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. …

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7

50.0 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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8

51.5 km

The Blue Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Brilliant pub to take a break at during any ride nearby, whether taking the road ride, or the gravel track through the golf course

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55.9 km

Syston Lake Nature Spot

Nature Reserve

B

58.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.3 km

3.11 km

2.47 km

1.78 km

259 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.2 km

8.05 km

527 m

265 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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