Ruins of Bradgate House – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Newtown Linford

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Ruins of Bradgate House – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Newtown Linford

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Ruins of Bradgate House – Bradgate Park Visitor Centre loop from Newtown Linford

01:09

4.43km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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156 m

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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305 m

112-Meter Elevation Point

Highlight • Summit

458 m

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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709 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.

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1.15 km

River Lin

Highlight • River

The River Lin is a river which runs through North Leicestershire. The source of the river is in Ulverscroft, near Charnwood Forest. The river runs through Bradgate Park before the …

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1.76 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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2.37 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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2.82 km