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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
what3words:
delay.ozone.noble
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
what3words:
delay.ozone.noble
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
what3words:
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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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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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