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Car Free walk from Market Harborough (NOTE: This is a change of walk venue.)

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Overview

A 9 mile walk starting just outside Market Harborough and finishing at the centre. The route passes through Foxton Locks, Papillon Hall Farm Marston Trussell & Lubenham. (NOTE: The walk from Whitwell originally scheduled for this date will now take place in July 2026.)

Friday, 27 March 2026
Meeting time:
8:20 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear
Website:
https://tinyurl.com/mwpjhhhj

NOTE: This walk has been brought forward one week because 3rd April is a Bank Holiday. 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 58864 04854
Nearest postcode:
LE1 3GQ
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Meeting time:
8:20 am

Leicester Haymarket Bus Station, 37 Belgrave Gate LE1 3HP. Meet at 8.20am for 8.30 am bus (X3) toward Market Harborough

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 72118 89465
Nearest postcode:
LE16 7QX
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Start time:
9:30 am

Leave the bus at the junction of Gallow Field Road / Airfield Farm. The walk will start from here.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 73395 87202
Nearest postcode:
LE16 7PA
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Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm

Finish at The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA. Buses for Leicester depart from here.

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