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Leicestershire
Charnwood
Anstey

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

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Hiking trails & Routes
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Anstey

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

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5.0

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

05:05

18.2km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.64 km

Deer in the English Countryside

Highlight • Other

2

1.91 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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3

2.49 km

Bradgate House Ruins and Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Keep a look out for the peacocks.

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4

3.00 km

Bradgate Park Deer Parklands

Highlight • Forest

Great place for kids of all ages to adventure.

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5

3.91 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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6

4.25 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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8.41 km

Beacon Plantation

Forest

8

9.38 km

Beacon Hill Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beacon Hill is a tremendous viewpoint and the second highest peak in Leicestershire. It showcases spectacular views of Charnwood Forest, the Soar Valley and beyond.

Situated just 2 miles from …

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10.1 km

Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

10

13.3 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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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.99 km

4.46 km

4.29 km

847 m

609 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

6.46 km

2.41 km

599 m

580 m

554 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

55 %

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