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Leicester & District Group

We are the Leicester & District Ramblers - For Footpaths, Fitness and Friendship. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A walk of 9.5 miles from Belton in Rutland to Tugby. Meet at Haymarket Bus Station at 8.15 for the 8.30 bus (747) to Belton in Rutland. The walk will start from Belton at about 9.15am. This walk is through the rolling East Leicestershire countryside. We will visit Withcote Chapel, a “hidden away”, Grade 1 listed, sixteenth century Tudor Chapel and then walk on Launde Abbey where we will have lunch . (There are nice tea rooms here.) We will pass through Loddington on the route to Tugby where we get the747 bus back to Leicester. Buses leave Tugby at 15.39 and 16.40.

Friday, 12 April 2024
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

All details are subject to change. All times to be confirmed nearer the date of the walk. Booking is essential.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 58832 04762
Nearest postcode:
LE1 3HP
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Meeting time:
8:15 am

Haymarket Bus Station, Belgrave Gate, LE1 3HP

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 81630 01337
Nearest postcode:
LE15 9JU
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Start time:
9:15 am

St Peter's Church, Church Street, Belton in Rutland, LE15 9JU

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 76240 01111
Nearest postcode:
LE7 9XH
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

We will pass through Loddington on the route to Tugby where we get the747 bus back to Leicester. Buses leave Tugby at 15.39 and 16.40. Bus Stop opp Wood Lane. Uppingham Road. Tugby

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 quarterly 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