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Broxtowe Group

We are the Broxtowe Ramblers. 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

Starting at the Beacon Hill Lower Car Park (P&D) we follow easy tracks/paths across fields, partly following the Leicestershire Round path to Bradgate Park. Visiting the Old John Tower we drop down to Newtown Linford for lunch.  Returning via the park , following the National Forest Way back through Woodhouse Eaves to Beacon Hill.

Sunday, 10 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
373m / 1224ft
Type:
circular

Toilets and cafe at the start/finish plus several cafes for lunch in Newtown Linford.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 52172 14797
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8TA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Beacon Hill Lower Car Park (P&D)

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