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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

From Woodhouse Eaves the walk goes round Broombriggs Hill and then up Beacon Hill.

The walk the continues up and the down to Ulverscroft Priory.

We then continue to Newton Linford and into Bradgate Park

The return route goes through Swithland Wood

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Toilets available at the start and end of the walk, and in two other places

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 53067 14441
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8RZ
what3words:
guardian.theme.golden
Start time:
10:00 am

Woodhouse Eaves Village Car park

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