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Ruins of Bradgate House – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

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Ruins of Bradgate House – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

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Ruins of Bradgate House – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

02:01

17.8km

260m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 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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2.43 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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3.07 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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3.91 km

Coppice Wood

Forest

4.20 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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6.08 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Forest

Swithland Wood is a small remnant of the original Charnwood Forest managed by part of the Bradgate Estate. As a small chunk of ancient woodland, Swithland consists of mature oak, …

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7.68 km

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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10.8 km

Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

11.5 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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14.2 km

Ulverscroft Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Not much to see, it is private.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.27 km

4.23 km

4.18 km

1.74 km

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

3.73 km

3.13 km

3.11 km

1.47 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

17°C

36 %

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Ruins of Bradgate House – Beacon Hill Summit loop from Newtown Linford

Newtown Linford Car Park

Ruins of Bradgate House

Bradgate Park Visitor Centre

Bradgate Park

Swithland Wood

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Beacon Hill Summit

Ulverscroft Priory Ruins

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