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Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group

We are the Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

An 8 mile route starting and finishing at Sence Valley Forest Park, this is a beautiful walk just outside Ibstock off the A447. The walk will start from the top car-park, this is a restored site where open - cast mining was once used to supply the power industry, there are now three new lakes. Mince pies will be generously supplied by the walk leaders which is why we have limited this walk to 20 places. You will still need to bring your own packed lunch and drinks - there are toilets in the carpark but no facilities or pub stops along the route.

    Sunday, 22 December 2024
    Start time:
    10:30 am
    Estimated finish time:
    3:30 pm
    Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Distance:
    12.9km / 8.0mi
    Ascent:
    N/A
    Type:
    circular

    Please park in the Sence Valley Top Car Park (now believed to be £1.95 for the day). Payment must be made by phone or via an app - full details on display at the carpark.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    1. You MUST RSVP on Meetup if you wish to attend this walk.
      If you turn up without having RSVP'd you may be turned away.
    2. If you can no longer attend due to a change in plans then please update your RSVP status as soon as you know so other people on the waiting list can join us.

    Features

    • Toilets available
    • Car parking available
    • Dog friendly

    Starting point

    Grid reference:
    SK 40299 11201
    Nearest postcode:
    LE67 6NW
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    barman.recall.executive
    Start time:
    10:30 am

    Sence Valley Forest Park, top car park (£1.95 for the day) is off the A447 near Ibstock.

    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