Walks

Leicestershire 4-Counties Walk: Chilcote and Netherseal

Leicestershire hosts an almost unique geographic phenomenon within the UK, in that it borders neighbouring Staffordshire directly over a distance of only about a mile. County boundaries this short only occur at one other place in UK and the local geography around Chilcote makes it possible to complete a local walk using public rights of way and taking in 4 different counties and 2 English regions in under 2 hours. 

Chilcote itself, around which the walk is based, is also something of a geographic curiosity, in that it is the only settlement in Leicestershire which cannot be reached by road without entering another county (see link to Chilcote Wikipedia entry).

Why not take the ‘4 counties in under 2 hours’ challenge yourself, and enjoy some healthy exercise in pleasant countryside…..?

Download the 'Leics 4 Counties Walk' .pdf file from the downloads page to find out how....

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Leicestershire: Charnwood Forest NW: Blackbrook Reservoir Circular walk

This walk  is set in the northwestern part of Charnwood Forest  and is designed to provide a circular route round Blackbrook Reservoir, taking in Mount St. Bernard Abbey (http://www.mountsaintbernard.org)  Shepshed’s Jubilee Walk and the Morley Quarry Nature Reserve. The walk starts and finishes at the Morley Quarry Car Park, Shepshed and provides some spectacular views of north Charnwood...and plenty of healthy exercise.

The walk covers a distance of ca 6.5 miles so would be suitable for a day’s excursion. A shorter route back from the Abbey, returning to Shepshed via Iveshead Road, and taking in St. Josephs Tea Room,  is also available (total distance ca 4 miles) if required. This would be more suitable for an afternoon walk.

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Leicestershire: Charnwood Forest NW: Bardon Hill Summit Circular walk

This walk  is set on the western fringes of Charnwood Forest  and  provides a circular route round the Bardon Hill summit area  with a visit to vthe summit to view the surrounding East and West midland countryside and the  main quarry workings. 

The walk starts and finishes at Vercor Road , Agar Nook, Coalville  and car parking is readily available in the local area. Public transport is available from Coalville centre. The walk provides some spectacular views of north Charnwood...and plenty of healthy exercise. Please note some sections are quite steep and can become waterlogged in rainy conditions. stout waterproof footwear essential under these conditions.

The walk covers a distance of ca 2.5 miles so would be suitable for an afternoon's excursion. A shorter route back from the summit  is also available (total distance ca 1.5 miles) if required. 

Download the full details as a .pdf file from the downloads page using the link to 'Bardon Hill Walk'....