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Thornton Reservoir — 4.0 km Running Route

Thornton Reservoir is a 4.0 km (2.5 miles) loop in Thornton, Leicestershire: flat, with 6 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

6 mAscent
Paved25%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Thornton Reservoir running route
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Location: Thornton, Leicestershire

A loop around Thornton Reservoir on trails with a section of pavement. Underfoot is mostly firm, although some sections can become muddy after wet weather. The changing views across the reservoir and surrounding countryside make this an ideal route for easy runs or light walks.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.0 km loop in Thornton, Leicestershire with around 6 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
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Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 6 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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