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Car-Free walk from Desford

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Overview

Walk from Desford to Cosby. Bus from St Margarets to Desford. Route is via Peckleton, Earl Shilton, Barrow Hill quarry, Potters Marston Farm, (small church) Croft, Cosby.

Friday, 22 November 2024
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear
Website:
https://tinyurl.com/mwpjhhhj

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

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 58708 04985
Nearest postcode:
LE1 3AG
what3words:
delay.ozone.noble
Meeting time:
8:45 am

St Margarets Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG. Meet 8.45 for 8.55 bus (153) to Desford

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 47848 03354
Nearest postcode:
LE9 9JP
what3words:
battle.revamping.natively
Start time:
9:35 am

Desford Library, Main St, Desford, LE9 9JP

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 54728 95196
Nearest postcode:
LE9 1RN
what3words:
mash.mouth.sector
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Cosby Library, 1 Park Road, Cosby LE9 1RN. Bus (84) back to Leicester

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
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Join now for just £3.58 per month
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