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Loughborough & District Group

We are the Loughborough & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Starting from Woodhouse Eaves village hall car park.

The walk starts with a loop round Broombriggs Hill and up Beacon Hill then descending towards Ulverscroft Priory and then onto Newton Linford.

We will enter Bradgate Park up a steepish path after crossing the park we will go down to Swithland Wood and thence returning to Woodhouse Eaves

Saturday, 11 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

There are toilets at the start of the walk, on Beacon Hill and in Bradgate Park

Bring a packed lunch which we will probably have in Bradgate Park

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 53066 14447
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8RZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Village Hall car park, on street parking is also available in Main Street.

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