View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar – Swan Rivers Pond loop from Kegworth
View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar – Swan Rivers Pond loop from Kegworth
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View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar – Swan Rivers Pond loop from Kegworth
03:21
12.9km
80m
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: June 21, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
3.22 km
Hernington Crest Plane Spotting Area
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
3.43 km
View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar
Highlight • Monument
Bushy Hill test site (reference and development)
Southend
Newcastle
Liverpool John Lennon
Woodford (BAE)
Coventry
East Midlands
Bristol
Warton (BAE) – including LVA
Filton (BAE)
Norwich
Cardiff – Including Janus mounted LVA
Castlemartin Range (Wales) – Range Safety Radar (Norcontrol Prime, EASAT Antenna*, S511 Tx/Rx)
Tip by
3.54 km
Flight-Themed Stepping Stones by Graeme Mitcheson
Highlight • Monument
A series of relief art stepping stones, sculpted by Graeme Mitcheson.
The designs shown on the stepping stones were decided by students from local primary schools during a number of workshops with the artist. The students were asked to create models of flight images using clay. The schools involved in the project were:
• Orchard Primary School, Castle Donington
• St Edward's Primary School, Castle Donington
• Kegworth Primary School
• Diseworth Primary School
Tip by
4.12 km
Dog-Tooth Violet Seed Sculpture
Highlight • Monument
Sculpture commissioned by East Midlands Airport in 2006.
Tip by
6.01 km
Trail of Life Mosaic Art Installation
Highlight • Monument
Installed 2011 at Walton Hill.
Created with input from a number of community groups from the local area.
The groups attended a series of workshops where they were tasked with creating mosaic designs, which form the top of the sculpture.
The groups involved in the project were: Castle Donington Rotary Club, Castle Donington Wcfmen's Institute, Coleorton Women's Institute, Diseworth Heritage Centre, Quilt Together Shepshed, Ruddington Wednesday Morning Club, Swadlincote 50+ Forum, East Midlands Airport employees.
Tip by
7.16 km
Ducks Nest Woods
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
8.07 km
Swan Rivers Pond
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
8.46 km
Sky Ladder Sculpture, Diseworth Brow
Highlight • Monument
Made from galvanised steel and oak, by Doncaster based sculptor Daniel Jones, with input from the Prince's Trust Coalville Team.
The wood also has carvings.
Tip by
12.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.01 km
3.65 km
1.16 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.87 km
3.54 km
3.14 km
153 m
116 m
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