Close to the Cropston end of the park this has everything you will need, visitor centre packed full of history, toilets, a cafe (which is brilliant) alongside the dry-stone wall nearby there are lots of bird hides to view them over the reservoir next door.

Anita

March 23, 2025

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Lovely place to be out with family

Baboon

October 25, 2020

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The outside kiosk is cash only, so take some cash

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1. Bradgate Country Park loop from Newtown Linford

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

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

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

21.1km

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

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Elevation 90 m

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

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Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

1. Bradgate Country Park loop from Newtown Linford

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

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