Car Free Walk. A circular walk from Newstead, Nottinghamshire

Leicester & District Group

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Overview

A walk from Newstead Station visiting Annesley Country Park, Freckland Wood, Newstead Abbey (former home of Lord Byron), Papplewick, and Linby Trail Nature Reserve.

Friday, 20 March 2026

Meeting time:: 8:35 am
Start time:: 9:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://tinyurl.com/mwpjhhhj

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 59297 04076
Nearest postcode:: LE2 0QB
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Meeting time:: 8:35 am

Meet at Leicester Railway Station, London Road, LE2 0QB. Meet at 8.35 for the 8.48 train to Newstead (via Nottingham).

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 52237 52813
Nearest postcode:: NG15 0BH
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Start time:: 9:50 am

Newstead Station, Station Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0BF

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