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

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Thurcaston And Cropston

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

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

03:04

11.3km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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938 m

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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1.72 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

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3.45 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. …

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3.52 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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4.34 km

Swithland Old Pit

Highlight • Forest

6.66 km

Old Oak on Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.15 km

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

Highlight • Monument

Old John is the highest hill in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, on the southern edge of Charnwood Forest. It gives its name to the folly that stands at its top. …

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8.62 km

Ruins of Bradgate House

Highlight • Historical Site

Not sure on much of the history of this place, I do know that once upon a time Lady Jane Grey lived here. You can access the inside on specific days of the year.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

2.77 km

1.95 km

394 m

217 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.86 km

2.34 km

1.98 km

988 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

33°C

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

View of Cropston Reservoir

Bradgate Park

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

Swithland Old Pit

Old Oak on Rocky Outcrop

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

Ruins of Bradgate House

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