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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

03:03

11.0km

200m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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329 m

Old John Tower

Highlight • Monument

1.32 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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1.39 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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2.36 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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4.55 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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4.76 km

Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A war memorial sitting on high ground in Bradgate Park

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5.40 km

The Lightning Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

Personally i love this tree, its one of many in the park that have been damaged by lightning over the centuries, but this one in particular has always stood out every time i visit.

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6.34 km

River Lin in Bradgate Park

Highlight • River

The River Lin winds its way through the South of Bradgate Park, through a series of artificial pools leading to Cropston Reservoir.

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8.54 km

Sliding Stone Wood

Forest

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

4.05 km

798 m

624 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.96 km

1.30 km

1.28 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

57 %

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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Swithland

Old John Tower

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

Bradgate Park

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park

The Lightning Tree

River Lin in Bradgate Park

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