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Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Markfield

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Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Markfield

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Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Markfield

02:57

25.8km

510m

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: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

John's Lee Wood

Forest

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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3.25 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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3.87 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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4.72 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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5.06 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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8.42 km

Long Style

Forest

9.40 km

Broombriggs Woodlands and Landscape

Highlight • Natural

A lesser known hill than Beacon next door amd much quieter if thats what you prefer. In my personal opinion the views are much better though not 360 im afraid. …

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13.6 km

The Labyrinth

Highlight • Trail

A great spot for the kids to burn off the remaining energy after walking up the hill. This area is full of winding duck boarding, and you have to bob …

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20.1 km

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Close to the Cropston end of the park this has everything you will need, visitor centre packed full of history, toilets, a cafe (which is brilliant) alongside the dry-stone wall …

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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

6.99 km

5.79 km

2.94 km

614 m

609 m

Surfaces

9.14 km

5.75 km

5.43 km

2.19 km

2.05 km

1.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

30 %

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Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Markfield

The Old Post Office Tearooms

Newtown Linford Car Park

The Lightning Tree

Old John Tower, Bradgate Park

Old John Tower

Broombriggs Woodlands and Landscape

The Labyrinth

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

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