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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 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
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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

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

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