☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Paid
Best for
8 activities
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — country park
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Country park
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Good match
Country park — designed for family visits
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Good match
Country park — good for group day out
Free
🥾
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Leicestershire Round
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Good match
Country park — managed habitat
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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2 signed routes nearby · 46 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
J87public footpath · 2.8 km▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2.8 kmSurface compactedPath type: footway
J88public footpath · 568 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 568 mSurface compactedPath type: track
J87public footpath · 576 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 576 mPath type: footway
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Cycling
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38 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 63Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Leicester 'Route 2'Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
Leicester 'Route 4'Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 6Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route73 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 73 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route138 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 138 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding
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17 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this country park
Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods is a 503-hectare Country Park in Charnwood, East Midlands. It features a blend of open parkland and ancient woodlands, where deer roam and visitors can walk, cycle, or enjoy picnics amidst varied wildlife.
