View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

01:37

13.6km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 11.5 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.24 km

Bradgate Park

Highlight • Settlement

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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5.02 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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5.08 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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6.61 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

From Cropston turn down dead end road at junction. farm track becomes bridleways along field edge. I took one wrong turn- if you get to a style turn back! Really …

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8.13 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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9.50 km

Newtown Linford Car Park

Highlight • Parking

loads of parking here, toilets and a cafe across the road. Good access to the village facilities after or before a walk, do try the local pubs as the food is fantastic.

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10.1 km

The Lightning Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

Personally i love this tree, its one of many in the park that have been damaged by lightning over the centuries, but this one in particular has always stood out every time i visit.

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10.8 km