Sutton-in-Ashfield Rambling Club's walk on Sunday 28 September 2025 at Burrough Hill Leicestershire
The club embark on a walk through new walking territory in rural "Middle England",a section of the Leicestershire Round long distance path. A 13 mile linear ramble in beautiful undulating countryside. New members are always most welcome and the first ramble is free. Shorter walk option should be available.. We will pass through pretty villages and walk to the site of an Iron Age fort.
The walk begins at the village of Frisby on The Wreake and walks over gently rolling hills to the Gatsby Brook. We then climb gently to the heights of Burrough Hill. ,the site of an Iron Age fort. Our efforts are rewarded with panoramic spectacular views.
We then descend via a woodland track to Buttermilk Spinney before climbing back to the rim of the Punch Bowl
This lovely unusual ramble finishes at Somerby,a beautiful ironstone village set in lovely parkland.
It is advisable to bring your own refreshments as usual although there may be an opportunity to stop at a country pub en route.
The walk is expected to finish by 6.00pm for coach departure home.
In the morning the coach departs from the "Staff of Life" pub on Hack Lane in Sutton-in-Ashfield at 9.17am and from the Bancroft Lane end of Stockwell Gate outside Asda in Mansfield at 9.30am Other pick up points en route. The coach fare is £14,accompanied juniors free. Also free for first ramble with the club. For further information please ring Sharon on 07811 661104 or John on 07749164455. Alternatively visit our website www.suttonramblingclub.com