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Loughborough & District Group

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

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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

Overview

The walk starts from the car park at Tropical Birdland where you can use the toilet facilities.  We will walk across to Botcheston and then over to the woods at Ratby Burroughs.  The route will then cross the Forest Hill Golf Club down to Markfield Lane into Merry Lees.  There is a short stretch of road walking along Lindridge Lane before we turn off into fields and back to Desford.

Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk is mostly on good paths and a quiet lane.  There are some hills but nothing too strenuous. There are horses in some of the fields and there are quite a few stiles.

Please message the leader if you are coming.

There is a cafe at Tropical Birdland that you can access from the car park where you will be able to get something to eat after the walk.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 47710 03997
Nearest postcode:
LE9 9GN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Please park on the Tropical Birdland Car Park, Lindridge Lane, Desford, Leicester LE9 9GN

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