Coombe Abbey – New Close Wood loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

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Brandon and Bretford CP

Coombe Abbey – New Close Wood loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

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Coombe Abbey – New Close Wood loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

02:58

11.5km

60m

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: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.73 km

Disused Mineral Conveyor Belt and Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The path along the conveyor belt in the summer is completely overgrown with blackberries and nettles.

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6.42 km

Coombe Abbey Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor's centre at Coombe Abbey Park features a café, car park, toilet facilities, and some information about the park. It's a great place to begin or end a walk and have a refuel surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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6.67 km

Coombe Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Coombe Abbey Park is a country park that was developed from the grounds of a Cistercian abbey. The 500 acres (202 ha) of garden, woodland and lakeside were designed by …

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6.93 km

Pet Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

7.04 km

Fisherman and the Nymph Statue

Highlight • Monument

8.83 km

New Close Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The path passes through the heart of New Close Wood, which is predominately oak woodland with ash and frequent silver birch. Other woody species to look out for include hazel, …

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10.9 km

Brandon War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This memorial commemorates the residents of Brandon who were killed or missing in World War I (7 names) and World War II (2 names).

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11.4 km

The Royal Oak

Highlight • Pub

The Royal Oak is a large pub in Brandon. The pub has a great choice of food and drink and is a good place for a pit-stop. For more information, visit: theroyaloakbrandon.co.uk.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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