Ashwell Nature Reserve

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Overview

We are walking from the centre of Ashwell to the village nature reserve on the Hinxworth road. The route out takes in Ashwell Grange and Loves Lane while the return is along the Hinxworth Road and Partridge Hill

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Start time:: 7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 8:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 4.3km / 2.7mi
Ascent:: 32m / 105ft
Type:: circular

The nature reserve is the site of the old clunch pit from which some of the masonry in the church and other village buildings was extracted. The middle of June is a good time to see the wildflowers and the trust has given us permission to enter the reserve (no dogs allowed).

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 26672 39766
Nearest postcode:: SG7 5LY
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Start time:: 7:00 pm

Meet on Mill Street at the front of the Bushel and Strike pub

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