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Leicester & District Group

We are the Leicester & District Ramblers - For Footpaths, Fitness and Friendship. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 quarterly 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

A 10 mile linear walk taking in several woodlands: Sheet Hedges Woods, Lady Hay Wood, Martinshaw Wood, Ratby Burroughs Wood andLindbridge Wood. Meet at 8.45 am at St Margaret’s Bus Station for the 8.55am bus to Anstey. The bus arrives at 9.16 and the walk will start from The Nook soon afterwards. On return the 153 bus from Desford to Leicester departs at 15.28.

Friday, 2 August 2024
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

All details are subject to change. All times to be confirmed nearer the date of the walk. Booking is essential.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 58773 05008
Nearest postcode:
LE1 3AG
what3words:
kite.fuels.sheep
Meeting time:
8:45 am

St Margaret's Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 55090 08660
Nearest postcode:
LE7 7AZ
what3words:
asleep.splice.cracks
Start time:
9:20 am

The Nook, Anstey, LE7 7AZ

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 47837 03354
Nearest postcode:
LE9 9JR
what3words:
dragon.beginning.plunger
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

On return the 153 bus from Desford to Leicester departs at 15.28. Bus Stop nr roundabout , Manor Rd / Main St LE9 9JR

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 quarterly 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