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Bradgate House Ruins and Pond – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

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Bradgate House Ruins and Pond – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

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Bradgate House Ruins and Pond – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

02:06

7.48km

150m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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214 m

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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2.25 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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2.54 km

Coppice Wood

Forest

3.47 km

Bradgate House Ruins and Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Keep a look out for the peacocks.

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5.20 km

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

The Old Post Office Tearooms, is next to the entrance to Bradgate Park, the start and end point of the Leicestershire Round long distance walking route.

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5.23 km

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 15th century and consists of a west tower with small recessed spire, nave, north aisle, north trancept, south porch, chancel, organ chamber and vestry. The …

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6.11 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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6.75 km

Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A war memorial sitting on high ground in Bradgate Park

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6.96 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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7.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

2.85 km

378 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

2.17 km

787 m

201 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

57 %

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Bradgate House Ruins and Pond – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

Old John Tower

Bradgate Park

Bradgate House Ruins and Pond

The Old Post Office Tearooms

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

The Lightning Tree

Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

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