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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 this walk from Ratby through woodland & countryside to Leicestershires most well known park,BRADGATE.

Approximately 800 years old, it was first enclosed around 1241,with history as a Deer park dating back to the mid 13th century.

we will Head to the Deer Barn cafe area for a lunch break with toilets available here and in Newtown Linford en route back.

 

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular

10 miles

750ft Ascent

one stile

one busy main road to cross twice

short coffee Break midway points if required

cafe & Toilets at Lunch stop (6 miles)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 50945 06595
Nearest postcode:
LE6 0LQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

MARTINSHAW WOODS CAR PARK MARKFIELD ROAD RATBY LEICESTERSHIRE LE6 0LQ PLUS PARKING NEARBY,PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF RESIDENTS,THANK YOU.

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