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Leicestershire
Charnwood
Newtown Linford

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

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Newtown Linford

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

Moderate

4.7

(3)

9

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

03:54

14.1km

240m

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 7, 2026

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1.91 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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2

2.12 km

A war memorial sitting on high ground in Bradgate Park

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6.53 km

Groby Pool

Highlight • Lake

Groby Pool is believed to be the largest natural expanse of open water in Leicestershire, covering 38 acres. The unusual combination of habitats includes woodland, wet and dry grassland, marsh, …

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10.8 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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11.2 km

River Lin

Highlight • River

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 …

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11.7 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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12.5 km

Bradgate House Ruins and Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Keep a look out for the peacocks.

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14.0 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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14.1 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

4.94 km

1.94 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

3.22 km

2.42 km

895 m

704 m

688 m

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