Bardon Hill is the highest point in Leicestershire (278m) and reputedly on a clear day the Malvern and Shropshire Hills (approx. 50–60 miles), summits in Derbyshire (approx. 30–40 miles) and Lincoln Cathedral (almost 50 miles away) can be seen.

Excitingly, Bardon Hill is part of the eroded remains of a volcano. At its summit are a trig point and a radio mast.

Richard

April 21, 2022

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Walk to Bardon hill great for walking
on a good weather at top of Bardon hill you can see far
Good for mountain biking

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1. Bardon Hill loop — the highest spot in Leicestershire

8.87km

02:24

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Beacon Hill Summit – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Markfield

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07:33

490m

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3. Old John Tower – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

28.2km

07:48

500m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Bardon, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Bardon Hill Trig Point

1. Bardon Hill loop — the highest spot in Leicestershire

2. Beacon Hill Summit – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Markfield

3. Old John Tower – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

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