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Rushcliffe Group

We are the Rushcliffe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

We will walk from Barrow Upon Soar along the riverside towards Mountsorrel. Our route takes us through part of the village and climbs upward past some of the original quarry workings of which there are several close together in the area.
We continue down to and along the side of Swithland Reservoir. Crossing the reservoir dam we continue until we meet an over bridge across the GCR Heritage Railway. At this point we follow the line of the railway for a short distance, the footpath taking us more directly toward Quorn and then back to Barrow on Soar.
The route is on good paths some of which could be muddy after rain, and on minor roads. There are a couple of low stiles. There is some village walking through Barrow, Mountsorrel and Quorn.
Dogs on short leads only, please.

If you would like to join this walk please contact the Leader using the email link. If you book between 3rd and 20th August your booking will be acknowledged after 20th August.

Sunday, 1 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch. 

The car park is just off the town centre roundabout. Take care on entrance and exit, and please park close to save room. Car park is free.

Approximately 30 minutes driving time from West Bridgford. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 57364 17349
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8QL
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Start time:
10:00 am

The Old Station car park, Barrow on Soar

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