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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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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

Overview

Circular walk via Old Hall Farm fishing lakes, Anstey, Bradgate Park & Old John (for lunch). Return to Groby through bluebell woods and past Groby Pool. Only 2 stiles. Tearooms along the way. The group will meet at St Margaret’s Bus Station in time for the 9.20am No. 28 bus to Groby where we will met the Walk Leader ouside The Stamford Arms. The walk starts from here at about 9.45am. Return on No. 28 or 29 bus (approx half-hourly).

Friday, 10 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:10 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 58773 05008
Nearest postcode:
LE1 3AG
what3words:
kite.fuels.sheep
Meeting time:
9:10 am

St Margaret's Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 52415 07534
Nearest postcode:
LE6 0DJ
what3words:
lake.sobs.woke
Start time:
9:45 am

Stamford Arms, 2 Leicester Road, Groby, LE6 0DJ

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