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Loughborough & District Group

We are the Loughborough & District 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 lovely walk in the Charnwood Forest starting in Woodhouse Eaves and visiting Swithland Wood, Cropston Reservoir and Bradgate Park before returning to Woodhouse Eaves via Newtown Plantation, Lingdale golf club and Broombriggs Trail.  The walk has some areas of ascent.

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch and water.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 53067 14455
Nearest postcode:
LE12 8RZ
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baking.pouch.enlighten
Start time:
10:00 am

Woodhouse Eaves village hall, Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves. Parking also available on Main Street and nearby roads.

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