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:: battle.revamping.natively

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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