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Whitwick

Grace Dieu Viaduct – Stream in Grace Dieu Wood loop from Whitwick

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Whitwick

Grace Dieu Viaduct – Stream in Grace Dieu Wood loop from Whitwick

Moderate

3

hikers

Grace Dieu Viaduct – Stream in Grace Dieu Wood loop from Whitwick

02:45

10.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

Grace Dieu Viaduct

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The Grace Dieu Viaduct used to carry the now abandoned Charnwood Forest railway line. It takes its name from the nearby Grace Dieu Priory, which is also disused. Nearby is …

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2.73 km

Stream in Grace Dieu Wood

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The ruins of the Grace Dieu Priory and its surrounding woodland, Grace Dieu Wood, are in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of Thringstone. The ruins date back to the …

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2.87 km

Grace Dieu Brook

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Grace Dieu brook and wood are both named after the 12th century priory of the same name. The Brook runs across fields and then through the woods near Thringstone.

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7.02 km

Hermitage Lake

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A pretty lake, popular with anglers. On the Bosworth trail, near Whitwick.

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8.25 km

Snibston No. 3 Colliery Remains

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This was the third of the three Snibston Colliery sites, opened in approximately 1850. It had two shafts, sunk to a depth of 240 yards.
Unfortunately, it was not overly …

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8.35 km

Swannington Incline

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Part of a by-gone age. The old workings and rail tracks to transport coal up the incline which are still visible. There are some helpful signs to explain where you are and what you are seeing.

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8.74 km

Great walks on old train lines swannington still some old lines there

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.53 km

3.38 km

1.28 km

610 m

365 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

2.97 km

2.89 km

925 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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