Tutbury and the Fauld Crater

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Overview

From Tutbury we make our way on footpaths across farmland towards Hanbury and visiting the

Fauld Crater, created on 27 November 1944 when the RAF Fauld underground munitions depot exploded. It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history and the largest on UK soil.

As we approach Tutbury on our return journey we will have great views of the Castle.

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 121.9m / 400ft
Type:: circular

Picnic Lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc.
Car Share Code: D

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 89790 34911
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8LL
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Mount Road Industrial Estate - FREE

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 21389 29392
Nearest postcode:: DE13 9LZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Parking near Tutbury Cricket Club - FREE.

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