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Moderate 8-10 mile walk from Watermead Country Park

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Overview

Watermead Country Park, canal towpath, Abbey Park,
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://tinyurl.com/mwpjhhhj
Park in the car park at the end of Mill Lane Thurmaston. Mill Lane is a narrow street of Melton Rd, easy to miss.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 60950 09521
Nearest postcode:
LE4 8AF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the car park at the end of Mill Lane Thurmaston.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
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Join now for just £3.58 per month
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