We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.
Helen C.
Join Helen on this walk starting from Congerstone onto Barton in the Beans and then Carlton. The walk starts along the Ashby Canal and through fields to Barton in the Beans for a coffee stop before continuing to Carlton for a lunch stop at the Gate Hangs Well. Helen then continues the walk over fields back to Congerstone for refreshments at the Horse and Jockey.
Toilets and drinks at the lunch stop.
Dog friendly
Mainly flat terrain.
The parish church of St Mary the Virgin does back to 1179. The Curzon family of Earl Howe were the former patrons. The church includes a monument by Sir George Frampton dedicated to Georgina, Countess Howe, first wife of the 4th Earl Howe.
Only significant building in Barton is the Baptist Church where in the 18th century notable clockmaker Samuel Deacon was minister.
Carlton sits East of the River Sence and is a former Norman settlement.
Responsible street parking around the Horse and Jockey Public House.
