Walking Britain Frisby on the Wreake & Brooksby from Rearsby
Introduction to Walk 1537
County/Area - Leicestershire
Author - David McMahon
Length - 12.3 miles / 19.9 km
Ascent - 500 feet / 152 metres
Time - 6 hours 40 minutes
Grade - moderate
This Leicestershire walk starts from the attractive village of Rearsby and explores the countryside and villages lying to the east. The route also includes a section of the Leicestershire Round. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 246 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 246 | 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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