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Car Free walk from Desford to Cosby

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Overview

Starting in Desford the route is via Leicester Forest West, Thurlaston, and Croft. It finishes at Cosby.

Friday, 17 April 2026
Meeting time:
10:45 am
Start time:
11:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear
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 58708 04985
Nearest postcode:
LE1 3AG
what3words:
delay.ozone.noble
Meeting time:
10:45 am

St Margarets Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG. Meet 10.45 for 10.55 bus (84)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 47848 03354
Nearest postcode:
LE9 9JP
what3words:
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Start time:
11:30 am

Start by Desford Library, Main St, Desford, LE9 9JP

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 54728 95196
Nearest postcode:
LE9 9JP
what3words:
mash.mouth.sector
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Cosby, Cosby Library, 1 Park Road LE9 9JP (by Victory Park). Bus 84 back to Leicester (two per hour)

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