Congerstone, Carlton circular following the Ashby canal. Please text leader to join walk

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Overview

This is a lovely summer walk from the Horse and Jockey pub in Congerstone. We walk across fields and plantations towards Market Bosworth then head onto the Leicestershire Round footpath towards Carlton We then walk on to near Shackerstone where we join the Ashby Canal and walk along the towpath to return to Congerstone.

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Te walk starts at the Horse and Jockey pub. Please park in the car park if staying for lunch or park on nearby roads.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 36877 05084
Nearest postcode:: CV13 6LY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Please park in the Horse and Jockey car park or nearside roads.

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