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Old John Tower – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

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Old John Tower – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

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Old John Tower – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

01:27

5.21km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Parking

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214 m

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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550 m

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

Highlight • Monument

Old John is the highest hill in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, on the southern edge of Charnwood Forest. It gives its name to the folly that stands at its top. …

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2.12 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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2.55 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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2.88 km

All Saints’, Newtown Linford

Highlight • Religious Site

2.92 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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2.96 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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3.21 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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5.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

1.25 km

682 m

139 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

901 m

791 m

237 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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Old John Tower – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

Old John Tower

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

River Lin

River Lin in Bradgate Park

All Saints’, Newtown Linford

The Old Post Office Tearooms

All Saints' Church, Thurcaston

Newtown Linford Car Park

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