Rob's Rothley Walk 18th November 2012

...and now over to Paula, our very first guest blogger!

The starting point - obviously close to a pub for after walk drinks!

Rob led a good Sunday walk today starting from Rothley - which is situated aound 0.5 miles west of the River Soar and 5 miles North of Leicester.

The ramble started from Rothley and we also went to Cropston, Bradgate Park, Cropston reservoir, Thurcaston and back to Rothley for well-earned drinks at the Blue Bell Inn. I do remember a few years ago one LRWG member turning up to this walk an hour early due to the clocks changing - I mention no names!

A view of Cropston reservoir from Bradgate Park.

Did you know that Bradgate Park covers 850 acres?


The name Bradgate Park is thought to derive from Norse or Anglo Saxon meaning broad road or broad gate.

Look at that mud!

Old John is a prominent landmark of Bradgate Park on top of the highest hill in the park. It was built as a memorial to John, an estate worker killed in a bonfire accident during celebrations of the 21st birthday of the future eighth Earl of Stamford.

Thanks again to Rob for leading an enjoyable walk.

View of Old John