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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

Overview

David has planned a great route from the QE2 Jubilee Wood car park into Heather where the Scarecrow festival will be in full swing. From there into Sence Valley and then follow the National Forest Way into Packington, Normanton and return to the car park.

Toilets and cafe are available on route

A moderate walk over rolling countryside mainly off road

Saturday, 10 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The Scarecrow Festival in Heather is a annual event covering the whole village. Sence Valley Country Park is a mature park of lakes and woodland. Packington and Normanton two villages in rural Leicestershire.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 38410 11999
Nearest postcode:
LE67 2TD
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Start time:
10:00 am

QE2 Jubilee Wood car park

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