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Market Bosworth & The Battlefield

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Overview

Starting from the historic market town of Market Bosworth we pass through the country park towards the pretty village of Sutton Cheney. Following on we arrive at the famous Battlefield where Henry Tudor defeated Richard the third in 1485 in the final battle of The War of the Roses. Shenton and the Ashby de la Zouch canal is also visited on the return to the car park.Number of stiles 4.

Sunday, 13 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
85m / 279ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 40725 03053
Nearest postcode:
CV13 0GZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Rectory Lane Car Park , Market Bosworth CV13 0GZ. 35 miles from West Bromwich.£2 for all day.(Rectory Lane is one way and needs to be approached via Park Street)

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