Coleorton Wood, Farm Town, Newbold, Gelsmoor, Woolrooms, Church Town circular

Coalville Group

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Overview

Delightful ramble through North West Leicestershire countryside, moorland and urban pathways, including lesser-walked paths and tracks. No toilets, numerous stiles.

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:: 167.6m / 550ft
Type:: circular

Some rougher walking through fields with tall crops and woodland undergrowth. De-brief at George & Dragon, Ashby Road, Thringstone.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 39890 16571
Nearest postcode:: LE67 8FS
what3words:: luck.across.prone

Start time:: 10:00 am

Coleorton Wood public car park, Pitt Lane

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