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Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group

We are the Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group. 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

A 9.5 mile (approx 5 hours) moderate walk starting at the lower car park at Beacon Hill (parking charge is £5.00 all day - contactless payment available). The walk will start from the lower car park and we will ramble over fields to Old John to take in the views over Leicestershire and then via Newtown Linford and back over fields to Beacon Hill Country park where will will climb Beacon Hill (the highest point in Leicestershire). This walk will have sections of uphill and downhill, please wear appropriate walking footwear and bring a packed lunch.

Please park at the LOWER CAR PARK at Beacon Hill

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 52150 14793
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8TA
what3words:
climbing.twit.briskly

Lower Car Park, Beacon Hill

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