Leicestershire Jubilee Way
A long distance walk of 21 miles in Leicestershire which begins in Burrough Hill Country Park and ends in Woolsthorpe. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Burrough Hill Country Park
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Grid Ref: SK766115
Climbing: 380 metres
Walk time: 8-10 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
246 Loughborough, Melton Mowbray and Syston
247 Grantham, Bottesford and Colsterworth
260 Nottingham and Vale of Belvoir
247 Grantham, Bottesford and Colsterworth
260 Nottingham and Vale of Belvoir
Summary:
The Leicestershire Jubilee Way starts in Burrough Hill Country Park and ends at Brewer's Grave just beyond Woolsthorpe by Belvoir. From Burrough Hill the walk heads to Melton Mowbray passing Little Dalby on the way and from Melton Mowbray it continues north through Melton Country Park and alongside Scalford Brook to Scalford. The path continues to Eaton and continues through Barkestone Wood which leads to the impressive Belvoir Castle. The Castle and its gardens are a fitting tribute towards the end of the trail which finishes soon after walking through the pretty village of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir.
Useful Links:
Jubilee Way Route Guide
Leicestershire Footpath Association
Long Distance Walkers Association
