Moira Furnace and Canal – Moira Furnace loop from Overseal

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Moira Furnace and Canal – Moira Furnace loop from Overseal

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Moira Furnace and Canal – Moira Furnace loop from Overseal

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6.56km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

870 m

Ashby Woulds Heritage Walk

Highlight • Forest

A great walk for the dogs

Tip by

1.17 km

Old Water Pump

Highlight • Structure

A reminder of the history of the area.

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3.18 km

Conkers Parkrun Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

This is the half-way point on the Conkers Parkrun route. A lush trail through the woods by the canal.

Tip by

4.14 km

Moira Furnace next to the small old mining town of Moira is on the edge of the canal with easily accessible footpaths leading past Moira lime kilns to nearby Donisthorp woodland and on to the Ivanhoe way.
This furnace as well as having good free parking a visitors centre, museum and childrens play area is also the inspiration for one of the key locations in perhaps the greatest fantasy novel of all time; The Mines of Moria in JRR Tolkien The Lord of the Rings is based directly on the mining town of Moira.

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4.22 km

Moira Furnace

Highlight • Monument

Revived stretch of Ashby Canal with excellent restoration of this building from the industrial revolution . It must have looked very different in its heyday!!

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5.19 km

Ashby Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

5.37 km

Conkers Waterside

Highlight • Lake

Conkers is great day out with a young family. Lots of outdoor walks, adventure playground, cafes, indoor adventure area and more. My kids loved it.
Conkers is in the National Forest and sits on several of the National Forest trails and other footpaths. The Conkers Circuit (5m) is a favourite of mine for a gentle morning stroll.

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6.56 km

End point

Bus stop

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