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Overview

Easy walking along footpaths and trails around the national Forrest with coffee stop at moira YHA 

Friday, 10 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:40 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 31799 14262
Nearest postcode:
DE12 7BA
what3words:
together.trappings.fooling
Start time:
10:00 am

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