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Coalville Group

We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.

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
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Overview

The greater part of the route will be before lunch with the last 4 miles or so after lunch. Leaving the car park the route heads south-west with an ascent of Broombriggs Hill, then heads east via Woodhouse Eaves and the Leicestershire Round, then north into Quorn where we'll have a lunch stop. People can either head to the pub or eat their lunch on the green by the war memorial.

After lunch we'll head south-west out of Quorn via Woodhouse to Woodhouse Eaves, over Windmill Hill and back to the start point. Total ascent 265m / 862ft. 

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
262.7m / 862ft
Type:
circular

Regular coffee and rest stops on request and/or as needed

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 52152 14794
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8TA
what3words:
climbing.twit.briskly
Start time:
10:00 am

Beacon Hill Lower car park off Breakback Road. Parking is £5 all day. Parking is open until 1700 and has toilets and a cafe

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