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We are the Broxtowe 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

A figure of eight walk. The first part (approx  2 miles ) around the "Out Woods". Those doing the full walk will walk a short distance along a paved main road until entering the Arboretum  of Beacon Hill Country Park. The walk continues around to the beacon at the top and returning back to Out Wood CP.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.9km / 4.9mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Outwood carpark is on the Lefthand side shown by a brown road sign. At the moment it is £2. Best to use cash as it is very slow using card!

Note: Some Sat navs send you to the right at Nanpantan traffic lights. Important to go onwards and ignore this instruction.

3 toilet stops and 2 cafes on the way. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 51477 15952
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8TE
what3words:
choppers.remarking.topping
Start time:
10:15 am

The Outwoods Carpark is on Woodhouse Lane

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