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Coalville Group

We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.

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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
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Overview

This “Heritage Ramble” (formerly Megawalk) will take in the many warehouses and waterways and the museum will open especially for us at 1015 am so that we understand a bit about the significance of the location before viewing the warehouses and waterways. 

Shardlow Inland Port, is a well-preserved historic canal port that was once a significant hub for trade and transport.

Established in the late 18th century at the junction of the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Trent, it played a crucial role in the transport of goods like coal, timber, iron, cheese, wheat, and salt. 

 

Sunday, 20 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk will accommodate all comers and the length and route will be determined by those present at the start, but is likely to be a very leisurely 4-miler.

Jpin us afterwards at The Malt Shovel for debrief, whether you come on the walk or not. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • Pushchair friendly
  • Family-Friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 44507 30441
Nearest postcode:
DE72 2HA
what3words:
blueberry.visions.liberty
Start time:
10:00 am

Wilne Lane car park, Shardlow

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