Bradgate Park and Old John
Deer, ancient oaks and a hilltop folly in Leicestershire's favourite park.
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 100 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 205 m
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About this walk
Bradgate Park and Old John is an easy 4.3 km circular walk with 100 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Newtown Linford car park, Bradgate Park (grid reference SK 522 099).
Bradgate Park is a medieval deer park in Charnwood Forest, with herds of red and fallow deer, gnarled old oaks and the ruins of the house where Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen, was born. The walk follows the River Lin through the park and climbs to Old John, a tower built in 1784 on the highest point.
The view from Old John takes in Leicester and the Charnwood hills.
Route
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1
The River Lin
Follow the drive along the river past the ruins.
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2
Old John
Climb to the folly, and return across the park.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Bradgate Park and Old John take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4.3 km route, which has 100 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Newtown Linford car park, Bradgate Park (grid reference SK 522 099). Pay car park at the Newtown Linford entrance.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Leicester to Newtown Linford. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Surfaced drives and grassy paths, with one climb.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer roam freely: keep dogs on a lead and give the deer space, especially in the autumn rut.
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