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Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group

We are the Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 9.5 mile walk starting from Ambergate railway station car park in the Derbyshire village of Ambergate and taking in woodland, undulating countrysire and a clime to the Crich Stand war memorial (view point) prior to passing the Crich Tramway Museum and walking through Crich village.

Sunday, 15 October 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are no toilets are the railway station.  Our main lunch stop is likely to be close to the war memorial where there is a toilet and small café.  A packed lunch is strongly recommended.  As this will be quite a late lunch stop we may have a brief stop for a snack earlier in the walk.

Please note:

  • Please ensure you dress appropriately (Jeans are not recommended) and wear suitable sturdy footwear.  You should bring waterproofs and a warm layer.
  • Please bring sufficient food and drink for the day

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 34920 51583
Nearest postcode:
DE56 2EN
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Start time:
10:30 am

The walk starts from Ambergate Railway Station car park, where parking costs £2.50 for the day.

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