Sunday, 10 July 2022
Start time: 9:45
(Estimated finish time: 15:15)
Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km
Tony & Donna Smith will lead
a 10.5 mile figure of eight walk starting at 09.45 from:
Moira Furnace car park
Furnace Lane
Moira
DE12 6AT
Furnace Lane is off
Shortheath Road, Moira.
Use the first car park on the right which is adjacent to the children's play park.
Free parking.
The walk is a "Figure of 8" with the morning walk approx 5.8 miles. Pub stop at another of our favourite pubs - The Rawdon Arms - where we have always been made very welcome.
On Recce day they had 3 Real Ales on offer - Bass, Abbot and London Pride.
On the afternoon section we walk on part of Cross Britain Way and then walk around the Southern side of Albert Lake which may be new paths for Hinckley Ramblers.
The total walk is 10.5 miles with the option of leaving the walk after 6 miles.
If walking just in the afternoon after the pub stop, please contact Tony to advise.
Starting point
Moira Furnace car park
Furnace Lane
Moira
DE12 6AT
Grid reference: SK311151
Nearest postcode: DE12 6AP
Start time: 09:45
Additional notes
This is a circular walk
Strand: Hinckley Ramblers Sunday walks
Local walk grade: Moderate
Pace: 2.6 mph
Surroundings: Village, Farmland, River, canal, Woodland, Park, green space, Lake, pond, reservoir, Country park
Facilities: Refreshments, Toilet, Shelter, Parking
Designation: Conservation Area
Theme: Wildlife, nature, History, heritage, Long distance path
We are located in Leicestershire with Charnwood Forest, Bosworth Field, Bradgate Park all nearby . Further afield we also travel to the Cotswolds ,the Derbyshire Peak District and other counties.
Give us a try!
This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.
You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.
Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.