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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

04:47

17.9km

200m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

John's Lee Wood

Highlight • Forest

John’s Lee Wood is an area of dense woodland within the National Forest. The Leicestershire Round long distance walking trail cuts through the heart of John’s Lee Wood, and marks …

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2.57 km

Cover Cloud

Forest

4.57 km

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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13.7 km

Traditional House South of Martinshaw Wood

Highlight • Structure

A picturesque house just to the south of Martinshaw Wood, between Ratby and Groby

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14.3 km

Bridleway with Rhododendrons

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

alley lined with Rhodedendrons with bluebells in the woods behind

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16.2 km

Lady Hay Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Old Quarry Bluebell Field

Highlight • Natural

No bluebells at this time of year but still pretty meadows and woodland paths.

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17.8 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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17.8 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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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

5.30 km

2.56 km

2.26 km

692 m

188 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

3.77 km

2.80 km

2.14 km

1.29 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Thornton Reservoir – The Old Post Office Tearooms loop from Newtown Linford

John's Lee Wood

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