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Historical Walk round Lepton and Kirkheaton No 4 - Free    
4.8km / 3.0mi  -  2 hours    Leisurely
This walk takes in the pleasant parkland north of Lepton before passing through Great Lepton. You will see evidence of plantations, coal pits, a mill with its dams and races and, more recently, open cast mining as you visit some old settlements.
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Kirkheaton Parish Church
Historical Walks round Lepton and Kirkheaton No 3 - Free    
4.3km / 2.7mi  -  2 hours    Leisurely
Starting in Dalton our third walk quickly passes into Kirkheaton and then stays wholly within that township. It is a widely scattered village with many interesting corners which offer a variety of architectural styles.
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Lepton Parish Church
Historical Walks round Lepton and Kirkheaton No 1 - Free    
4.6km / 2.9mi  -  2 hours    Leisurely
This walk follows two ancient lanes which have lovely views, then Linfit Lane whose mills and weavers' cottages remind us of the once flourishing woollen industry. Towards the end there is an optional route across Lepton's ancient Common Land.
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Bluebells in the Bluebell Woods
Leicester: Beaumont Lodge to Castle Hill Country Park - Free    
2.3km / 1.4mi  -  48 minutes    Leisurely
A short circular walk around the historic Castle Hill Country Park with views of the Castle Hill earthworks and medieval fishpond. There are superb views of Bradgate Park and the chance to wander round the bluebell woods.
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Colourful nesting boxes on tree lined road
Leicester - Baycliffe Close to Gilroes Cemetery - Free    
2.9km / 1.8mi  -  52 minutes    Easy Access
A circular walk to Gilroes Cemetery. The noise of the busy Groby Road contrasts sharply with the peacefulness of the cemetery. The area is a haven for nature with trees and bird boxes, gardens and flowers
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