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Bradgate Park – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Birstall

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Bradgate Park – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Birstall

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Bradgate Park – View of Cropston Reservoir loop from Birstall

01:47

34.4km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 20.7 km for 1.37 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.15 km

Winding Road to Cropston and Swithland Reservoirs

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2

3.85 km

Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

3

10.3 km

Sharply Hill Road Climb

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Road climb next to Bradgate Park with views of Old John.

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4

11.8 km

View of Polly Botts Lane

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5

20.7 km

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

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Road bike to Mountain bike, this hill is for all. the ground is slightly loose so put your weight towards the back for traction, especially on a road bike but otherwise have fun!

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6

26.8 km

Roecliffe Road and Bradgate Road

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7

27.4 km

Bradgate Park

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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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8

28.2 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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B

34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

1.46 km

813 m

383 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

3.65 km

1.41 km

133 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Monday 10 August

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