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Ratby

Thornton Reservoir – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Ratby

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Ratby

Thornton Reservoir – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Ratby

Hard

26

runners

Thornton Reservoir – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Ratby

02:40

23.9km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.8 km for 68 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.25 km

Burroughs Wood

Forest

2

4.68 km

Thornton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Thornton Reservoir nestles in a picturesque National Forest valley and is home to much wildlife, including mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There is a traffic free trail all around the reservoir, which makes for a lovely walk.

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6.29 km

Thornton Reservoir

Lake

4

14.4 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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5

14.7 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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6

15.4 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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7

16.0 km

Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial, Bradgate Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A war memorial sitting on high ground in Bradgate Park

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8

16.1 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Sticking to the northerly part of the park you will find the better trails, for bike touring you are better of staying on the road way. There are some good …

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9

16.3 km

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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10

16.7 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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22.3 km

Martinshaw Wood

Forest

B

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

6.29 km

5.63 km

3.90 km

1.09 km

505 m

179 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

6.13 km

4.34 km

3.75 km

2.96 km

568 m

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