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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.

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
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Overview

We will be completing a circular walk from West Leake passing through Sutton Bonnington & Normanton on Soar villages.

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:34 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Riverside walking & open field views, limited woodland there will be some stiles but all easy enough to manage.

There will be a coffee break and a lunch break with an optional pub stop at the end of the walk.

This walk will include a river crossing on the 'Chain Ferry' which is the only one in the East Midlands and dates from 1771. 

There will be a toilets at the end of the walk at the pub 'The Star Inn' at West Leake.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 52154 26181
Nearest postcode:
LE12 5RW
what3words:
including.montage.afternoon
Start time:
10:00 am

layby on Melton road, West Leake.

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