Donisthorpe and Moria Heritage Walk - Ramblers

Coalville Group

We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.

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Overview

We will be walking around the historic mining villages of Donisthorpe and Moira looking at points of interest along the way including Moira Furnace, Ashby Canal and Conkers.

This is an easy gentle walk with lovely views of the National Forest. There are toilets at Jungle Madness and at Moira Furnace.

We will stop halfway for 10 mins to have a drink stop.

Sunday, 18 May 2025

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

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 31821 14271
Nearest postcode:: DE12 7BA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Jungle Madness car park Donisthorpe

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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
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