Branston Water Park and Dunstall Estate

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.

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Overview

Along the Trent and Mersey Canal to Branston Water Park. Next we follow the National Forest Way over Battlestead Hill and cross Tatenhill Common to the beautiful Dunstall Estate . Returning via the Smith Hills to Barton.

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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Toilets at start, Branston Water Park and Barton- under-Needlewood village.
Refreshments available at Branston and at Barton Marina

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 19732 18163
Nearest postcode:: DE13 8DZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Barton Marina Barton Turn, Barton-under-Needlewood Use the main car park on the right near the shops, do not use the first car park on the right as you enter the marina as it is now pay and display.

Upcoming walks with Coalville Group

Bluebells and The Bus

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

Canal Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ibstock circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Evening walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Local

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Diamond Jubilee Woods

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles