Packington to Hicks Lodge Circular

Coalville Group

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Steve W.

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Overview

Please join me for approximately an 8 mile walk starting from Packington memorial car park.

We head out towards Ashby then through fields to Hicks Lodge. Here we have toilets and a cafe where we will take our break.

Heading back through Willesley Woods back to Packington.

Saturday, 10 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

This is a moderate flatish walk. Around 8 to 10 styles. There will be some customary mud after all this wet which can't be avoided.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 35835 14407
Nearest postcode:: LE65 1WP
what3words:: smile.laminate.sound

Start time:: 10:00 am

Car Park on Measham Road.

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