Ivanhoe Way

A long distance walk of 35 miles in Leicestershire which explores the best of the counties countryside, visiting a series of pretty towns, villages and hamlets along the way. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Distance: 35 miles (56 km)

Grid Ref: SK361165

Climbing: 722 metres

Walk time: 14-17 hours

Days: 1-3

GPX Route File

Google Earth File

About Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

232 Nuneaton and Tamworth, Lichfield and Atherstone
233 Leicester and Hinckley
245 The National Forest

Summary: The Ivanhoe Way is a circular long distance footpath which explores some of the best countryside in rural Leicestershire and which starts and finishes in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The route, taken in an anti-clockwise circuit visits, in order, Moira, Donisthorpe, Measham, Snareston, Shackerstone, Coalville and Staunton Harold. Calke Abbey is close to the route and well worth the short detour.

Useful Links:
Leicester County Council
Long Distance Walkers Association

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