Walk 2315 - Old John & Beacon Hill

This circular walk in rural Leicestershire climbs two of the county’s most popular hills - Old John and Beacon Hill. In addition the route includes visits to Ulverscroft Priory and the pretty village of Newtown Linford.

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Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	Sheet 246
	OS Landranger	Sheet 129
	OS Landranger	Sheet 140

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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