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Leadon Vale Group

We are the Leadon Vale Ramblers. 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 circular walk that crosses fields and woodland east and south east to Birchwood Common and returns through woods, joining the Knapp and Papermill to follow Leigh brook to the entrance.  Watch out for the kingfisher who lives half way along the brook!  A short hilly track home.  

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are outstanding views on this walk. Please bring MMR.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 74800 53201
Nearest postcode:
WR6 5HX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Starting point is Alfrick village hall WR6 5HJ

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