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Swithland Reservoir – Watermead Country Park loop from Leicestershire

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Thurcaston And Cropston

Swithland Reservoir – Watermead Country Park loop from Leicestershire

Moderate

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Swithland Reservoir – Watermead Country Park loop from Leicestershire

02:44

46.1km

250m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.1 km for 71 m

After 18.4 km for 167 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.64 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 …

Tip by

2

6.47 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

Tip by

3

26.1 km

Swithland Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A tranquil spot to take in the view of the resevoir.. beautiful on a summers day with plenty of hikes nearby.

Tip by

36.1 km

Jelsons Lake

Lake

5

36.3 km

Lakes at Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Lake

6

36.5 km

Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place for a ride

Tip by

7

36.6 km

Iron Age-Inspired Sculptures at Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Structure

One of a number of sculptures inspired by the discovery of mammoth, bison and deer bones discovered in the gravel workings.

Tip by

8

37.0 km

Bridge Over the River Soar

Highlight • Bridge

The footbridge crossing the River Soar weir is on the "Purple route" around Watermead Country Park, a beautiful loop of hard surfaced path, with a network of lakes on one side and the Grand Union Canal on the other.

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9

37.4 km

Leicester Windsurfing & SUP Club Mural at King Lear Lake

Highlight • Lake

Leicester Windsurfing & SUP club show how to make a storage container look beautiful!

Located at King's Lear lake.

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B

46.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

13.3 km

6.54 km

721 m

664 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

3.57 km

387 m

322 m

320 m

< 100 m

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