Blackbrook Reservoir

Coalville Group

We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.

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Overview

Circular walk from Mount St Bernard’s Abbey to Blackbrook Reservoir, Fenney windmill and Caedmon woods. There’s only one or two stiles and we might even see some peacocks! Relatively flat with a couple of short sharp hills.
Toilets at start (and end). Choice of venues for debrief

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

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

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Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 45888 16187
Nearest postcode:: LE67 5UL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

The Abbey car park is free but there is a donation box. Abbey Road between Coalville and Oaks in Charnwood is currently closed but the monastery can be accessed from Whitwick and Shepshed

Upcoming walks with Coalville Group

Whitwick woods

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Around and About Thornton

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles