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Charnwood
Woodhouse

Old John Tower – Swithland Wood loop from Woodhouse

Moderate

14

runners

Old John Tower – Swithland Wood loop from Woodhouse

00:51

7.66km

120m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.73 km

Lingdale Golf Club

Highlight • Other

2

2.34 km

Rough Hill Woodlands

Highlight • Forest

Rough Hill is a 28ha Tender Scheme in Charnwood. It is a nature conservation-focused scheme with a good mixture of habitats. This woodland comprises a good mixture of habitats. An …

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3

3.48 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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4

5.48 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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5

5.55 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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6

6.37 km

Swithland Old Pit

Highlight • Forest

7

6.57 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Monument

8

7.10 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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7.66 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

2.48 km

1.88 km

802 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.63 km

1.27 km

896 m

867 m

700 m

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