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Newtown Linford

River Lin

Newtown Linford

River Lin

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River Lin

Hiking

4.9

(42)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

Location: Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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November 7, 2023

Hiking

The River Lin is a river which runs through North Leicestershire. The source of the river is in Ulverscroft, near Charnwood Forest. The river runs through Bradgate Park before the river runs into the River Soar in Quorn. The river also feeds Cropston Reservoir and Swithland Reservoir. The river runs for around 17 kilometres between its source and confluence with the River Soar. The river is described as one of Leicestershire's shortest rivers.

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4.8

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254

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#1.

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

17.7km

04:54

310m

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(18)

242

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#2.

Old John Tower – River Lin in Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

7.11km

01:56

100m

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(15)

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#3.

Swithland Wood – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Leicestershire

23.2km

06:10

240m

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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