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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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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

Join me on another evening walk to Bradgate Park with a coffee break over looking THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF DOWN TOWN LEICESTER,from Old John.

We set off from The OLD BULLS HEAD IN WOODHOUSE EAVES,Passing through The village of Swithland and Switherland Woods.And Returning via Hunts Hill car park & Lingdale Golf Club.

Saturday, 15 November 2025
Start time:
4:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

No stiles en route

No Toilets open en route, only start & Finish

8 miles

900ft Ascent

when parking,Please park at the back of the car park at The Old Bulls Head if possible.

THIS WALK WILL START & FINISH IN THE DARK,SO PLEASE BRING A FULLY CHARGED HEADTORCH OR SIMILAR TO LIGHT YOUR WAY.

PLEASE BRING HOT DRINK & SNACKS AND DRESS ACCORDINGLY AS THE TEMPERATURE MAY DROP AFTER DARK & HAVE WIND CHILL FACTOR AT OLD JOHN

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 52955 14810
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8RU
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Start time:
4:30 pm

THE OLD BULLS HEAD MAIN STREET WOODHOUSE EAVES LOUGHBOROUGH LE12 8RZ

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