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Willesley Wood – Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest loop from Ashby-de-la-Zouch

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Willesley Wood – Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest loop from Ashby-de-la-Zouch

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Willesley Wood – Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest loop from Ashby-de-la-Zouch

02:14

8.63km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Shellbrook Wood

Forest

2.38 km

Willesley Wood

Highlight • Forest

Set in the heart of England’s new National Forest, close to the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border, Willesley Wood is a jewel of a place. Millions of trees have been planted during the …

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4.07 km

Car Parking at Hicks Lodge for the National Forest Cycling Centre. Small cafe and bike hire, pay and display car park open 9am - 8pm. Well marked off road trails for walking, cycling and horses through Willesley Wood.

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4.57 km

Dilworth Clumps

Forest

7.29 km

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

The next bit of Blue Route is the shortest but the most fun!

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8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

1.14 km

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

949 m

726 m

661 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Willesley Wood – Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest loop from Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Willesley Wood

Willesley Wood

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

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