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Car Free Walk from Breedon on the Hill to Ashby de la Zouch

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Overview

The walk takes in Breedon Hill with it’s great views and historic church; Staunton Harold Ridgeway Walk and House with options for refreshments. Then to Lount Wood and the Ivanhoe Way into Ashby for bus back to Leicester. NOTE: There are two long bus rides (about 90 minutes each) and we probably will not be back in Leicester until after 5.00pm
Friday, 11 July 2025
Meeting time:
8:20 am
Start time:
10:00 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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 58708 04985
Nearest postcode:
LE1 3AQ
what3words:
delay.ozone.noble
Meeting time:
8:20 am

Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 40354 22902
Nearest postcode:
DE73 8AS
what3words:
wisely.zaps.aquatics
Start time:
10:00 am

The Green, Breedon on The Hill , Derby DE73 8AS

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 35782 16747
Nearest postcode:
LE65 1AG
what3words:
pulled.cherubs.shopper
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Ashby de la Zouch, Market Street - East bound bus from outside Birds Bakery LE65 1AG

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