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52.71, -1.36 · rel 3748275
52.71, -1.36 · rel 3748275
National Forest Way
57,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Leicestershire · 52.71°N ·
1.36°W
57,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
3× monument
4× summit
1× ruins
Old John
viewpoint ·
on the route
57,8 km
100%
Loudoun Memorial
monument ·
on the route
57,8 km
100%
Beacon Hill
summit ·
29 m off route
57,8 km
100%
Old John
summit ·
36 m off route
57,8 km
100%
Bradgate House
ruins ·
69 m off route
57,8 km
100%
Bali Bombings Memorial
monument ·
177 m off route
57,8 km
100%
Leicestershire Yeomanry War Memorial
monument ·
202 m off route
57,8 km
100%
Warren Hill
summit ·
298 m off route
57,8 km
100%
Broombriggs Hill
summit ·
467 m off route
57,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
National Forest Way is 57.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, National Forest Way takes approximately 14h 23min to complete.
No, National Forest Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
National Forest Way starts near coordinates 52.7368, -1.5626.
National Forest Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.