Bradgate Park is a public park in Charnwood Forest, in Leicestershire, England, northwest of Leicester. It covers 850 acres. The park lies between the villages of Newtown Linford, Anstey, Cropston, Woodhouse Eaves and Swithland.
🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Mallard
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Mallard
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
10 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Mallard, Carrion Crow +76 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: CHAPEL AND RUINS OF MANSION
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Mallard, Carrion Crow +76 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Peacock +104 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — False Chanterelle, Butter Cap, Honey Fungus +80 more · last seen 2026
Varies
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Lesser Celandine, Foxglove, Common Nettle +22 more · last seen 2026
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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2 signed routes nearby · 35 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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41 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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7 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
