Walking Britain Carlton Curlieu & Illston on the Hill
Introduction to Walk 1456
County/Area - Leicestershire
Author - David McMahon
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent - 300 feet / 91 metres
Time - 2 hours 50 minutes
Grade - easy
The countryside to the east of Leicester provides the basis for this walk. The route starts in Burton Overy and visits the nearby villages of Carlton Curlieu and Illston on the Hill.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 233 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 233 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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