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Around Melbourne Reservoir

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Overview

A walk around Melbourne Reservoir looping over to Breedon on the Hill church for lunch break.

Around 9.5 miles moderate walk with a few hills and fields to cross.

Debrief at The Milking Parlour.

Saturday, 10 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
573.9m / 1883ft
Type:
circular

A short tea break at Melbourne end of reservoir with toilets available .

Around 6 styles on walk.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37848 21962
Nearest postcode:
LE65 1RR
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pool.moods.escalates
Start time:
10:00 am

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE