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Walk 2228 - Charley & the Oaks

County/Area   Leicestershire
AuthorJames Rhodes
Length7.3 miles / 11.9 km
Ascent550 feet / 167 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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A quiet Leicestershire walk through the hills and woodlands between Shepshed and Coalville in the National Forest. Generally the going is easy, but there are some short areas of quite rough ground and also a couple of fences to cross that some might find a little awkward. The walk starts from near Blackbrook reservoir.

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Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 245
OS LandrangerSheet 129

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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