Barkby Circular - Please text leader to join walk

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Overview

This is a 7 mile walk from the lovely village of Barkby in Leicestershire. The route follows the local Barkby brook.

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There are 5 styles en route and could be muddy in places, otherwise a fairly flat walk..

Possible opportunity to have lunch at local pub, The Malt Shovel.

Please park at Barkby Holt Lane if not staying for lunch.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 63527 09853
Nearest postcode:: LE7 3QG
what3words:: stews.exit.living

Start time:: 10:00 am

The Malt Shovel Pub, 27 Main Street, Barkby , Leicestershire, LE7 3QG . Park here if using the pub for lunch otherwise park in Barkby Holt Lane.

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