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Stone Group

We are the Stone 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 walk through a beautiful area of wooded hills with several outstanding historical and scenic features. These include 18th Century Staunton Harold estate, Breedon Church, an iron age fort and several lakes.

Sunday, 12 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Picnic Lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc.    Car Share Code: D

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 90492 33425
Nearest postcode:
ST15 8NJ
what3words:
commands.sprains.speared
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Stone Canalside (Scout Hut) Car Park, Westbridge Park - FREE

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37749 20838
Nearest postcode:
LE65 1RU
what3words:
mentioned.impeached.poppy
Start time:
10:30 am

The Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts is situated on the Leicestershire / Derbyshire border between Ashby de la Zouch and Melbourne off the B587. Our postcode for Sat Navs is LE65 1RU but we are finding that some do better with LE65 1RW. The Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts is sign posted with brown tourist signs from all directions (look for the anvil symbol). Parking is in the Estate Car Park – £3.00 charge applies at weekends and Bank Holidays only.

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