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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower loop from Woodhouse

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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower loop from Woodhouse

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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower loop from Woodhouse

02:05

7.58km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stop for Lunch

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562 m

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, birch, alder and lime with supports a rich variety of butterflies, moths and birds. This chunk of woodland is the type that would of previously covered all of the British mainland whilst groups of hunter gatherers moved through the landscape.

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1.65 km

Swithland Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swithland Wood (situated directly across the road on the northern side of Bradgate Park) was one of the first disposals of the Bradgate Estate by the Grey family in 1921. It was purchased by a local timber merchant who felled much of the timber. To prevent the removal of further timber, and to conserve the Wood as one of the most wildlife rich and attractive woodlands in Leicestershire, The Rotary Club of Leicester launched an appeal for its purchase to ensure public access into the future.

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3.60 km

Old John Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Theres no cyclist access :(

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4.72 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 existing spinney has been thinned to favour the broadleaved trees. Bracken has been removed and heather seeding used to establish heath grassland and heathland typical of this area. The rocky outcrops provide habitats for lichens and basking areas for invertebrates and reptiles. The pond is being managed for waterfowl and a floating island provides nesting and roosting areas.

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5.33 km

Lingdale Golf Club

Highlight • Other

7.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

1.83 km

1.82 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.92 km

1.15 km

1.11 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

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Swithland Wood – Old John Tower loop from Woodhouse

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Old John Tower

Swithland Old Pit

Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood

Old John Tower

Rough Hill Woodlands

Lingdale Golf Club

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