Car-Free walk from Whitwick

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Overview

Whitwick to Bagworth A walk through the old mining area of NW Leicestershire. Route: Coalville centre - Snibston Country park - Snibston Church (St Mary’s) - Donnington Le Heath - Sence Valley Park - Battram Wood - Bagworth New Wood - Bagworth. The walk takes in some urban walking and passes through parks and woodlands which have developed on sites of several former colleries - Snibston, Heather, Bagworth. Meet at St Margarets 8.10 for 8.20 bus to Whitwick.

Friday, 31 January 2025

Meeting time:: 8:10 am
Start time:: 9:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://tinyurl.com/mwpjhhhj

All details are subject to change. All times here are provisional and will be confirmed nearer the date of the walk. Booking is essential.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 58708 04985
Nearest postcode:: LE1 3AG
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Meeting time:: 8:10 am

St Margarets Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG. Meet 8.50 for 9.05 bus (Service 28) to Groby

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 58708 04985
Nearest postcode:: LE67 5DT
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Start time:: 9:20 am

Co-op Shop, 1 Market Place, Whitwick, LE67 5DT

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SK 44593 08443
Nearest postcode:: LE67 1BH
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Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Bus Stop, Station Road, Bagworth, (Opposite Sports Ground), LE67 1BH Bus 28 back to Leicester

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