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 river runs into the River Soar in Quorn. The river also feeds Cropston Reservoir and Swithland Reservoir. The river runs for around 17 kilometres between its source and confluence with the River Soar. The river is described as one of Leicestershire's shortest rivers.

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1. Beacon Hill Summit – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Nanpantan

21.6km

06:02

420m

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

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2. Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

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3. Ruins of Bradgate House – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Newtown Linford

7.15km

01:56

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

River Lin in Bradgate Park

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Cropston Reservoir

Swithland Wood

Bardon Hill Trig Point

Old Thatched Inn, Stanton under Bardon

Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park

Old Quarry Bluebell Field

Charley Woods Nature Reserve

Path Along Beaumanor Hall with Views of Mucklin Woods

View of Cropston Reservoir

River Lin

1. Beacon Hill Summit – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Nanpantan

2. Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

3. Ruins of Bradgate House – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Newtown Linford

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