Car-Free walk from Houghton on the Hill

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Overview

A 10 mile walk from Houghton on the Hill to Queniborough. The walk passes through Ingarsby deserted village, Hungarton, Baggrave, South Croxton. Meet about 8.15am at the Haymarket Bus Station for the 08.30am bus (747) to Houghton. (Arrive 8.55am). The walk will start at 9.00am from the bus stop by Ashtree Close on Uppingham Road. From Quenibrough the No. 5 bus will get us back to Leicester.

Friday, 19 July 2024

Meeting time:: 8:15 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 58869 04843
Nearest postcode:: LE1 3HP
what3words:: strong.crops.hers

Meeting time:: 8:15 am

Haymarket Bus Station, Belgrave Gate, LE1 3HP

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 67828 03858
Nearest postcode:: LE7 9HJ
what3words:: butchers.teardrop.local

Start time:: 9:00 am

bus stop by Ashtree Close, Houghton, LE7 9HJ

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SK 64254 12479
Nearest postcode:: LE7 3FZ
what3words:: files.stray.pies

Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Bus stop, crossroads of Syston Road & Barkby Road, Queniborough, LE7 3FX

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