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St Luke's Church, Gaddesby – Footbridge Over the Ford loop from Gaddesby

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St Luke's Church, Gaddesby – Footbridge Over the Ford loop from Gaddesby

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St Luke's Church, Gaddesby – Footbridge Over the Ford loop from Gaddesby

02:15

8.59km

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: June 10, 2026

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Bus stop

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96 m

Ashby Folville Village Highlights

Highlight • Pub

Ashby Folville is a delightful Leicestershire village characterised by its chestnut tree-lined lanes and 1,000 year old church, which is Grade I-listed.

The local pub is full of countryside charm. As well as serving good pub grub at reasonable prices, the establishment has a definite games culture, with darts, pool and even skittles on offer.

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6.14 km

St Luke's Church, Gaddesby

Highlight • Religious Site

The pretty Leicestershire village of Gaddesby is on the route of the Midshires Way long-distance trail between the Ridgeway in the South and the Pennine Bridleway in the North. Walkers can seek accommodation at the Cheney Arms pub here, which also serves good pub food.

The village has a proud heritage. Its church, St Luke's, is Grade I-listed and originated as a Norman chapel. Every Christmas there is a cross country running event called the Gaddesby Gallop.

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7.15 km

Footbridge Over the Ford

Highlight • Bridge

8.38 km

St. Mary’s Church, Ashby Folville

Highlight • Historical Site

Ashby Folville is a lovely quiet Leicestershire village with pretty chestnut tree-lined lanes and a 1,000 year old church. The charming village pub serves good ales with pub grub to boot. Quite the spot to take a break.

Head east on Folville Street to the heart of the village.

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8.59 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

1.68 km

1.19 km

888 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

1.11 km

968 m

948 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

22°C

13°C

55 %

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St Luke's Church, Gaddesby – Footbridge Over the Ford loop from Gaddesby

Ashby Folville Village Highlights

St Luke's Church, Gaddesby

Footbridge Over the Ford

St. Mary’s Church, Ashby Folville

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