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Loughborough & District Group

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

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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

Overview

Starting from Soar Valley Leisure centre we will walk to the River Soar and then follow the bank northwards. 

After passing the Waterside Inn we will cross the river by a footbridge

We will then walk through a section of Mountsorrel before ascending through the quarry to a view point,

continuing along footpaths and roads to Halstead road park then returning to our start point along the Leicestershire Round

 

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 58514 14747
Nearest postcode:
LE12 7FT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Soar Valley Leisure centre car park

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