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Car Free walk from Whitwell to Empingham, Rutland

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Overview

Train to Oakham and R9 Bus to Whitwell. The walk is via Exton, Greetham, and Fort Henry Lake

Friday, 27 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
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 59297 04076
Nearest postcode:
LE2 0GY
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Leicester Railway Station, London Road, LE2 0QB. Meet 9.00 for 9.14 train to Oakham.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 92493 08804
Nearest postcode:
LE15 8BW
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Start time:
10:05 am

Take the R9 bus (9.14 am) from Oakham to Whitwell. The walk will start from The Noel pub at Whitwell. (Whitwell Road, Whitwell, LE15 8BW)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 94916 08628
Nearest postcode:
LE15 8PR
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm

Empingham, Main Street, (Exton Road bus stop), Empingham, Oakham LE15 8PR. Bus R9 (15.28) to Oakham then train to Leicester (16.21)

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE