Lea Bridge, Riber and Holloway

Broxtowe Group

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Overview

A walk that includes woodland and fields with relatively few stiles. A coffee break at Riber village and lunch at Lea recreation ground. The start includes a long uphill climb but after that it levels off and is then mostly downhill. Free parking on the road at Lea Bridge. Starting point by the entrance to Richard Smedley’s car park.

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Toilets at the start and end of the walk also as we go through Holloway village.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 31762 56262
Nearest postcode:: DE4 5AE
what3words:: quoted.consoled.cookery

Start time:: 10:15 am

Lea Road by the entrance to Bow Woods

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