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.
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