Market Bosworth Town Centre – Market Bosworth Country Park loop from Hinckley and Bosworth
Market Bosworth Town Centre – Market Bosworth Country Park loop from Hinckley and Bosworth
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Market Bosworth Town Centre – Market Bosworth Country Park loop from Hinckley and Bosworth
02:48
10.6km
90m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.21 km
Market Bosworth Town Centre
Highlight • Parking
The Battle of Bosworth occurred just south of the town in 1485, marking the conclusive and significant clash in the Wars of the Roses between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. This historic engagement ultimately led to the demise of King Richard III.
The town is also known for its beautiful flower displays in the Leicestershire in Bloom competition.
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4.71 km
Bosworth Park Water Tower
Highlight • Other
"Originally supplying the grand Bosworth Hall with water drawn from natural springs and distributed by gravity, the tower continues to serve the estate - now a hotel. An undated water system plan shows it fed the kitchen offices, stables, wash house, and WC."
However, the building has been named among the country's top 10 most endangered Victorian buildings. Bosworth Park Water Tower is a Grade II-listed structure, but the brickwork is crumbling and it stands overlooking a walled garden which is also in need of restoration.
Tip by
5.00 km
Market Bosworth Country Park
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
5.77 km
Market Bosworth Country Park Arboretum
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
5.91 km
Bow Pool
Highlight • Lake
6.40 km
Oak Ring
Forest
6.77 km
Looking Glass Pond
Highlight • Lake
7.25 km
Spring Wood
Forest
9.14 km
St James' Church (The Battlefield Church)
Highlight • Historical Site
Tradition holds that Richard III conducted Mass here on the eve of the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Within the church, numerous artifacts linked to Richard III are on display, including needlepoint kneelers crafted by members of the Richard III Society.
Adjacent to the church stands an impressive row of 17th-century almshouses.
Tip by
10.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.36 km
3.88 km
789 m
301 m
274 m
Surfaces
4.98 km
4.08 km
787 m
374 m
297 m
< 100 m
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