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East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Newtown Linford

View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Newtown Linford

View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

Moderate

43

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View of Cropston Reservoir – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

01:37

13.7km

230m

Running

Moderate run. 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 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.

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5.07 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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5.13 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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Cropston Reservoir is a 100 acre trout fishery. The dam is 690 m long and rises to a height of 16 m at its highest point, which gives a water …

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6.66 km

View of Cropston Reservoir

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From Cropston turn down dead end road at junction. farm track becomes bridleways along field edge. I took one wrong turn- if you get to a style turn back! Really …

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5

8.17 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.

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6

9.55 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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10.2 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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10.8 km

A war memorial sitting on high ground in Bradgate Park

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

4.65 km

1.83 km

1.59 km

555 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

3.37 km

2.17 km

1.40 km

1.27 km

132 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 31 May

20°C

12°C

79 %

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