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Normanton on Soar circular using the Chain Ferry - Booking required

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Overview

A fun start to this walk as we cross the River Soar using a chain ferry!  A £1 fare is payable.  We then follow the River Soar and the Zouch Cut, where you can see canal barges and wildfowl.  Next we walk cross country to Sutton Bonington before returning to Zouch and back to Normanton-on-Soar, with an option to use the chain ferry again if the group wishes.

Saturday, 21 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Virtually flat walk, one or two stiles only.  Bring £1 for ferry, or £2 if you want to use it twice!  Please bring refreshments.

Please book with the walk leader by 5 pm the day before.

If you prefer to car share, let the leader know where you will be driving from to see if you can be matched up with other walkers starting from nearby.

Some livestock on the route, so assistance dogs only.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 51937 23012
Nearest postcode:
LE12 5HF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Normanton-on-Soar Village Hall Car Park. Hoping to arrange for access, if not, roadside parking.

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