Smithro planned this outdoor adventure with komoot!

Discover your own fun with the #1 outdoor app.

Smithro

Saved routes

Ruins of Bradgate House – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

Smithro

Saved routes

Ruins of Bradgate House – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

Smithro planned a run

August 25, 2026

Ruins of Bradgate House – Old John Tower, Bradgate Park loop from Newtown Linford

Hard

01:53

15.6km

7:12/km

280m

Like ShareEmbedComments

Navigate Send to Phone Save

Overview

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

271 m

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.

Tip by

1.26 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.

Tip by

3.06 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.

Tip by

4.91 km

Bradgate Park Entrance (Bicycle Dismount Zone)

Highlight • Parking

No riding bikes this side of bradgate

Tip by

6.22 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, …

Tip by

8.33 km

Stocking Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

Tip by

14.0 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. …

Tip by