Around Packington and Hicks Lodge

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Overview

Join Steve on this walk starting from Packington and making its way via the fields ,lanes, wooded areas and countryside of North West Leicestershire to Hicks Lodge Country Park and cycle centre.

The walk is 10 miles with 6 or 7 stiles.

Lunch break at Hicks Lodge where there is a cafe and toilets.

Saturday, 3 August 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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The village of Packington is just outside the market town of Ashby de la Zouche. Hicks Lodge is a popular centre for both walkers and cyclists with many paths around the whole area.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 35825 14397
Nearest postcode:: LE65 1WP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Packington Memoprial Recreation Ground

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