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Hinckley Group

We are Hinckley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Gill N will lead Thursday's 8.5 mile walk starting at 10am from
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood car park, Heather Lane, Leicestershire
Leaving the main car park at Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Woods we will walk past the lake then continue north towards Alton Grange.
From here, footpaths take us to Packington where we will stop for lunch the option of a drink at The Bull and Lion pub.

From there we follow the National Forest Way to Normanton le Heath then
back to our cars.

Thursday, 20 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The Nearest Postcode is LE67 2QH which is the Village of Heather
OS Ref. SK383119   What3words: argue.turkey.routine
Gill's Mobile 07989 044380

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 38300 11901
Nearest postcode:
LE67 2TD
what3words:
responses.scatter.outlines
Start time:
10:00 am

Note that the Post Code and What3Words generated automatically by Ramblers site may differ from that noted in the main body. Either should be sufficient to locate the meeting/start point

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking