Circular Guided Walk from Lount Local Nature Reserve

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Overview

This walk is part of the National Forest Walking Festival.

A circular walk from Lount local Nature Reserve, we will walk through this former coal site, before moving onto Rough Park and the village of Newbold Coleorton. Through Staunton Harold and Dimminsdale Wood, a localnature reserve. We will stop at a cafe en route.

Well behaved dogs welcome. Booking essential.

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 39913 18692
Nearest postcode:: LE67 8JH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Lount LNR Car Park

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