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River Lin in Bradgate Park – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Leicestershire

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River Lin in Bradgate Park – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Leicestershire

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River Lin in Bradgate Park – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Leicestershire

02:43

10.4km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 9, 2026

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3.20 km

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

The Old Post Office Tearooms, is next to the entrance to Bradgate Park, the start and end point of the Leicestershire Round long distance walking route.

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3.24 km

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 15th century and consists of a west tower with small recessed spire, nave, north aisle, north trancept, south porch, chancel, organ chamber and vestry. The …

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3.57 km

River Lin in Bradgate Park

Highlight • River

The River Lin winds its way through the South of Bradgate Park, through a series of artificial pools leading to Cropston Reservoir.

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4.01 km

River Lin

Highlight • River

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 …

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5.14 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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5.47 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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6.24 km