The Leicestershire Round

Location: Leicestershire

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The Leicestershire Round is a 100 mile circular walk around the county, which can be accommplished either as a continuous long distance walk or as a series of day walks using public transport or a car. The guide recommended below divides the route into ten daily sections beginning at Newtown Linford and travelling in a clockwise direction.

The route passes through a wide variety of scenery from the rugged rocky area of Charnwood through the wide river valleys of the Wreake and the Soar up to the high and windy ridges of East Leicestershire and Rutland. Other attractions include the Iron Age hill fort at Burrough Hill, the Langton Hills with views over the rich pastures of the Welland Valley, Foxton's famous staircase of locks, a stretch of the Roman Fosse Way, the historic market town of Bosworth and the village of Shackerstone with its impressive 12th. century castle mound. All of the Leicestershire Round has been improved and fully signed and waymarked by Leicestershire County Council.

	Guide Book:
	The Leicestershire Round by Leicestershire County council This guide is very nicely produced with clear route instructions, good detailed sketch maps and plenty of background information on places of interest. Lots of practical tips and details are also included. [Click for further information or to purchase]