River Soar and the Quarry Please text the leader to join the walk

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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

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