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Bradgate Park

Updated: July 12, 2025
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Nearest Town:
Leicester
Distance:
3.70 miles
Time:
1.80 hours
Difficulty:
Moderate
Terrain:

The terrain in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, is varied and can be challenging. Main paths (like the tarmac drive from Newtown Linford to Hallgates) are flat and highly accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Paths leading up to Old John or across the parkland are often steep, rocky (granite outcrops), uneven, and can be muddy after rain. The park is hilly with significant ascents to viewpoints. Sturdy footwear is essential for exploring beyond the main drive. This Leicestershire park has demanding sections.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe

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About this Walk

Bradgate Park is a public park in Leicestershire, East Midlands, covering 850 acres.   How to get there Bradgate Park lies 6 miles north-west of Leicester and 7 miles south of Loughborough.   Explore Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, a large and historic public park offering stunning w...

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