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Car Free Walk from Barrow upon Soar to Syston

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Overview

A short train journey to Barrow and then a walk to Syston for another train back to Leicester. The route passes by Seagrave, LCFC Training Ground and Ratcliffe College.

Friday, 17 October 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear
Website:
https://tinyurl.com/mwpjhhhj

NOTE - the times shown here are liable to change. Please confirm the final walk details with the the Walk Leader nearer the date of the walk.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 59297 04076
Nearest postcode:
LE2 0GY
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Leicester Railway Station, London Road, LE2 0QB

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 57770 17217
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8PB
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Start time:
9:00 am

Barrow-upon-Soar Train Station, Grove Lane, Barrow-upon-Soar, LE12 8US

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 62117 11100
Nearest postcode:
LE7 2JU
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Syston Station, Melton Road, Syston, LE7 2HA

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Walking

Car Free Walk from Barrow upon Soar to Syston

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE