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Loughborough & District Group

We are the Loughborough & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Starting from the Leisure Centre the walk will go south along the river to Cossington Lock and the come back via Cossington village and meadows to Mountsorrel.

The second half will be towards the north cutting across the fields to Barrow on Soar from there cross the slabs to Quorn then returning by the other side of the river to Mountsorrel.

The walk consists of 2 six mile loops, walkers may choose to only complete the first half.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

The walk will be mainly flat but being alongside the river, it will be very muddy in places.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 58499 14762
Nearest postcode:
LE12 7FT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Leisure Centre Car Park beware it is locked at 4pm

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