Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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740 m

Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Cropston Reservoir lies in Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire, England. The dam and associated water works are in Cropston, while the bulk of the reservoir is in the neighbouring Newtown Linford …

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1.54 km

Cropston Entrance, Bradgate Park

Highlight • Parking

Large car park, toilets, and an ice cream van in the summer months. What more do you need. £3 all day parking.

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2.32 km

Memorial Wood

Highlight • Forest

Memorial Wood is an area of woodland to the side of the accessible carriage way that crosses the Park. It offers a tranquil setting overlooking Cropston Reservoir and is reached …

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2.47 km

Cropston Reservoir — Northwest Shore

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cropston Reservoir (originally known as Bradgate Reservoir) lies in Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire, England. The dam and associated water works are in Cropston, while the bulk of the reservoir is …

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2.80 km

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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3.44 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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6.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

2.81 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

356 m

165 m

Elevation

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