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Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group

We are the Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

8 mile circular walk (approx. 4 hours) starting from Foremark Reservoir car park DE65 6EG off Repton Road. heading south via Hartshorne and then north to Ticknall before returning to the start point.
Meet at the Foremark reservoir visitor centre (toilets and cafe available). Parking is now £6 all day (pay by coins or phone) so car share if possible! When we've been there before, parking tickets could also be purchased from the cafe.

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Please wear appropriate clothing (not jeans) and footwear for an all-day walk, including waterproofs and warm layer.

2. Please bring food and water with you.
There will be no opportunity to purchase food and drink during the walk.

Sunday, 14 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 33577 24106
Nearest postcode:
DE65 6EG
what3words:
mush.snacks.stand
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at Foremark Reservoir visitor centre, off Repton Road

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