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Ratby to Thornton
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Cycle Trails

Ratby to Thornton Cycle Path

Cyclists on the Ratby to Thornton Cycle Trail
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Vital Statistics:

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  • Surface - tarmac
  • Type of Route - linear
  • Distance - 2 miles (3¼km)
  • Difficulty Level - moderate (steep hill)
  • % Off-Road - 75% (last 25% involves a busy road crossing and narrower public road with some traffic towards Thornton over reservoir embankment).
  • Parking - Martinshaw Wood, Markfield Rd, Ratby and Thornton Reservoir, Thornton
  • Public Toilets - no
  • Refreshments - shops and pubs in Ratby, garden centre café, Thornton, pub in Thornton
  • Other Routes to Try - Glenfield to Ratby Railway Line

Did you know?

You can cycle all the way around Thornton Reservoir. Call Severn Trent for more information, 0870 062 7777
This route is part of the National Cycle Network 63. Contact Sustrans for more information.

further information
Contact: Rights of Way Team,
footpaths@leics.gov.uk
0116 305 7083
Last Updated:
25 May 2007
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