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Rutland Group

We are the Rutland 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

From Empingham we’ll follow the Rutland Round to Tickencote and then Casterton. The footpath from Igthorpe takes to the edge of Ketton Quarry where we skirt the northern edge before turning north on the Macmillan Way to return to Empingham

Sunday, 29 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The total ascent is 650 feet. There are six stiles on the walk on the approach to Tickencote.

Dogs are accepted on this walk, although they must be on leads at all times.

Please consider car sharing arrangements with other members to reduce the pressure on parking spots at the start of the walk.

 In the event of severe weather, please contact the leader on the morning to check the walk is still on.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 94972 08650
Nearest postcode:
LE15 8NY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Junction of Church St & Main St Empingham Please park in the village with consideration.

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