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Rushcliffe Group

We are the Rushcliffe 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

Starting at Donisthorpe Woodlands Centre we will head towards Oakthorpe and walk through woodlands in the Saltersford Valley and Willesley Wood and then onto Hicks Lodge, Blackfordby and towards Conkers to pick up the Ashby Canal heading back to Donisthorpe Woodland Park passing the Moira Furnace.
Field and woodland paths, can be muddy if wet, undulating.

If you would like to join this walk please contact the Leader using the email link. Numbers are limited to 20. 

Please bring a packed lunch.

Sunday, 20 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Park in the car park at Donisthorpe Woodlands Park, Church Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote. The car park was free parking at the time of writing - it can be busy with dog walkers.

Estimated driving time from West Bridgford is 50 minutes.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 31750 14051
Nearest postcode:
DE12 7PX
what3words:
loads.haggis.wreck
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the car park at Donisthorpe Woodlands Park, Church Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote.

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