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Old John Tower – Swithland Wood loop from Swithland

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Old John Tower – Swithland Wood loop from Swithland

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Old John Tower – Swithland Wood loop from Swithland

03:17

12.2km

160m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.20 km

Forest Rock Cave

Highlight • Structure

Woodhouse Eaves Cave.

This is the remains of an old quarry called 'The Stone Hole' above the rock face you may notice the top of the church tower, this church …

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Lingdale Golf Club

Highlight • Other

6.53 km

Rough Hill Woodlands

Highlight • Forest

Rough Hill is a 28ha Tender Scheme in Charnwood. It is a nature conservation-focused scheme with a good mixture of habitats. This woodland comprises a good mixture of habitats. An …

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7.64 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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8.48 km

Old Oak on Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.1 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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10.2 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.93 km

2.39 km

2.11 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

2.69 km

1.33 km

1.29 km

525 m

379 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

57 %

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Old John Tower – Swithland Wood loop from Swithland

Forest Rock Cave

Lingdale Golf Club

Rough Hill Woodlands

Old John Tower

Old Oak on Rocky Outcrop

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

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