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View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Leicestershire

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Thurcaston And Cropston

View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Leicestershire

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5.0

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Leicestershire

00:46

7.37km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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793 m

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

In September 1867, 180 acres of land was purchased for a cost of £24,000.

Most of the land required for the reservoir, dam and waterworks belonged to the Bradgate Estate. …

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1.01 km

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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1.08 km

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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1.88 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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2.64 km

Cropston Reservoir — Northwest Shore

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cropston Reservoir (originally known as Bradgate Reservoir) lies in Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire, England. The dam and associated water works are in Cropston, while the bulk of the reservoir is …

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3.79 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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4.43 km

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Close to the Cropston end of the park this has everything you will need, visitor centre packed full of history, toilets, a cafe (which is brilliant) alongside the dry-stone wall …

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4.99 km

Bradgate Park Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

7.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

3.46 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 2 August

29°C

13°C

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Leicestershire

Cropston Reservoir

View of Cropston Reservoir

View of Cropston Reservoir

Bradgate Park

Cropston Reservoir — Northwest Shore

Ruins of Bradgate House

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

Bradgate Park Cropston Reservoir

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