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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

02:38

45.2km

160m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

Forum Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great Coffee

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12.9 km

St Chad's Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

St Chad’s water was created in the 1970’s during the excavation of the underlying gravel deposits by Haveringham Gravels. As quarrying proceeded, water flooded the lake through the subterranean water …

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13.0 km

View of St. Chads Water

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to stop for a scenic rest. A few benches and lovely views of the lake.

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24.9 km

Station Plantation

Forest

25.4 km

Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, Kingston on Soar

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is a Grade I Listed building. Major restoration took place in 1900. A plaque inside the church reads The nave, aisle and tower of this church were erected …

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36.7 km

St Michael's Church, Breaston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 11th century, but is mostly 14th and 15th century. The roofs were raised in the 16th century. A restoration took place in 1871 by Robert …

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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

2.51 km

1.88 km

1.71 km

158 m

103 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

10.8 km

543 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

20°C

12°C

84 %

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St Chad's Water Nature Reserve – View of St. Chads Water loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Forum Cafe

St Chad's Water Nature Reserve

View of St. Chads Water

Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, Kingston on Soar

St Michael's Church, Breaston

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