Old John Tower – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

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Old John Tower – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

Hard

3.8

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Old John Tower – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

07:36

27.5km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

200 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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812 m

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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1.57 km

Old John Wood

Forest

2.00 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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3.12 km

Rough Hill Woodlands

Highlight • Forest

Rough Hill is a 28ha Tender Scheme in Charnwood. It is a nature conservation-focused scheme with a good mixture of habitats. This woodland comprises a good mixture of habitats. An …

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7.05 km

Beacon Hill Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beacon Hill is a tremendous viewpoint and the second highest peak in Leicestershire. It showcases spectacular views of Charnwood Forest, the Soar Valley and beyond.

Situated just 2 miles from …

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8.26 km

Martin's Wood

Forest

12.7 km

Charley Woods Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

13.2 km

Charley Woods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

I had shorts on ..some parts are overgrown..so trousers would be best

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15.9 km

Bardon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Volcano

Bardon quarry hill the highest trigger point in Leicestershire

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15.9 km

Bardon Hill Quarry is a 58.2-hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Coalville in Leicestershire. It is a Geological Conservation Review site. This quarry has been operated for …

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

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