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Market Bosworth

Ashby de la Zouch Canal – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

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Market Bosworth

Ashby de la Zouch Canal – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

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Ashby de la Zouch Canal – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

03:02

11.7km

70m

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: February 11, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.11 km for 140 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.49 km

Ashby de la Zouch Canal

Highlight • Trail

Theres an abundance of canal towpaths around this area waiting to be explored, if you like a quiet stroll as you watch the odd boat go by then this is …

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2

6.40 km

Shenton Cutting Battlefield Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

6.72 km

Ambion Wood

Highlight • Forest

The wood can be accessed from the Bosworth Battlefield or from along the Ashby Canal. It is privately owned but crossed by footpaths.

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4

7.29 km

Shenton Station – Battlefield Line Railway

Highlight • Structure

Nice little stop off on the trail, a traditional station unlike the kind you find in major use. A small car park and toilets are available. Please do go inside you might be suprised with what you find.

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5

7.83 km

Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and King Richard III Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The start of the Bosworth Battlefield trail, also on the Leicestershire circuit.

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6

7.92 km

Richard III Sundial on Ambion Hill

Highlight • Monument

The sundial commemorates Richard alongside other combatants and is located at the top of Ambion Hill.

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7

7.93 km

Ambion Hill – Site of the Battle of Bosworth

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ambion Hill was the site of Richard III's encampment on the eve of the Battle of Bosworth.

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8

11.4 km

The Batter of Bosworth Fish and Chips

Highlight • Cafe

What better way to recharge the batteries mid-hike than to enjoy some chips and a juicy cod fillet? 😋

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B

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

2.30 km

1.11 km

580 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

2.07 km

2.01 km

1.52 km

832 m

728 m

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