Tutbury to Hanbury via the Fauld Crater

Coalville Group

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Overview

A very interesting walk from Tutbury to Hanbury around the Fauld Crater. This is where an underground storage depo for ammunition exploded in 1944. 4,000 tons of bombs exploded which was the biggest explosion ever in the British Isles.

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 150m / 492ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.amusingplanet.com/2016/09/the-fauld-explosion-crater-at-hanbury.html?m=1

There are beautiful views in every direction on this walk. Easy paths, some hills and 14 stiles.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 21139 28934
Nearest postcode:: DE13 9NU
what3words:: hope.dragonfly.defectors

Start time:: 10:00 am

Free car park opposite The Leopard Inn. Also on- street parking.

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