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Oakthorpe And Donisthorpe

Moira Lime Kilns – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

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United Kingdom

England

East Midlands

Oakthorpe And Donisthorpe

Moira Lime Kilns – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

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Moira Lime Kilns – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

02:35

9.95km

70m

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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1.95 km

St John the Evangelist Church, Donisthorpe

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1838, this church serves the parish of Donisthorpe, Moira, Oakthorpe, Acresford, and Stretton-en-le-Field. It has a tower at the west end, a nave with six windows and two …

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2.81 km

Donisthorpe Basin

Highlight • River

Once part of the Ashby Canal.

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3.84 km

Moira Lime Kilns

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool bit of industrial heritage, a nice place for an explore

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4.01 km

Moira Furnace and Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Moira Furnace next to the small old mining town of Moira is on the edge of the canal with easily accessible footpaths leading past Moira lime kilns to nearby Donisthorp …

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5.98 km

Hicks Lodge Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to grab a bite to eat or take a pit stop!

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7.37 km

Oakthorpe Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

Some cracking trails on the edge of Willesley Woods - plenty of parking available

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7.63 km

Thorit Pit Information Boards

Highlight • Historical Site

8.05 km

Willesley Wood

Highlight • Forest

The local woods in the areas of Donisthorpe, Oakthorpe, Measham, and Ashby are beautiful. The area includes a large lake that looks very pretty in the summertime. It's a great …

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9.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

1.38 km

440 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

3.64 km

1.26 km

612 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Moira Lime Kilns – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

St John the Evangelist Church, Donisthorpe

Donisthorpe Basin

Moira Lime Kilns

Moira Furnace and Canal

Hicks Lodge Café

Oakthorpe Colliery

Thorit Pit Information Boards

Willesley Wood

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