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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

A 9 mile walk moderate walk starting from Staunton Harold Reservoir Car park (National Trust Car park £5 all day for Non Members) we will ramble to Calke Abbey and then via Dimminsdale nature reserve back via fields to Calke Abbey from here we will head to Ticknall and then back to Staunton Harold Reservoir. The walk will start promptly at 10:30am

Please wear appropriate walking footwear and bring a pack lunch with you.

Please park at Staunton Harold Reservoir Car Park

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Please wear appropriate clothing (not jeans) and footwear for an all-day walk, including waterproofs and warm layer.
2. Please bring food and water with you. There will be no opportunity to purchase food and drink during the walk.
3. Covid-19: please comply with any advice that may given by the leader.

Sunday, 25 February 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet at Staunton Harold Reservoir Main Car Park, DE73 8DL. £5 all day, payment by coins, phone (parking app) or National Trust membership card, free to National Trust members. Toilets and cafe at the car park.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37723 24463
Nearest postcode:
DE73 8DL
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Start time:
10:30 am

Staunton Harold Reservoir, main 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