Alfrick, Sandlin, Knapp and Papermill circular

Leadon Vale Group

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Overview

A circular walk that crosses fields and woodland east and south of Alfrick to Sandlin. We pass along the bottom of Birchwood Common to woodland and a track leading to Leigh Brook in the Knapp and Papermill nature reserve. Watch out for the Kingfisher who lives half way along the brook. A short hilly track home.

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: -8km / -5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Bring MMR

Booking essential.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 74862 53212
Nearest postcode:: WR6 5HX
what3words:: romantics.outgoing.pill

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at the car park at Alfrick Village Hall where there is free parking, a cafe and a toilet.

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