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Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley

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Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley

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5.0

(2)

6

hikers

Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley

06:41

26.3km

80m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

738 m

The Hanson Cab

Highlight • Pub

2

11.4 km

Sutton Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant cafe just off the road, with an ice cream serving boat. What more do you need on a summers day.

Tip by

3

12.7 km

Shenton Cutting Battlefield Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

4

13.0 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.

Tip by

5

13.3 km

Richard III's Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

A local legend records that it was from the spring which Richard drank before the battle. This might suggest that the well was already noted and perhaps a holy well? …

Tip by

6

13.5 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.

Tip by

7

13.6 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.

Tip by

8

14.9 km

Sutton Wharf Café & Canal Access

Highlight • River

Start at Sutton Wharf early and get back in time for breakfast. Make sure you are there early as it gets busy.

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B

26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

4.11 km

1.22 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

4.67 km

4.36 km

3.83 km

997 m

471 m

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Friday 19 June

23°C

17°C

33 %

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