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Sutton Cheney

Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Sutton Cheney

Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

Easy

4.8

(23)

260

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Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

01:27

5.61km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

79 m

Bosworth Battlefield Site

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most important battles in English and Welsh history took place at Bosworth during the 15th century Wars of the Roses.

Bosworth Battlefield features a Heritage Centre, with lots of activities going on, including guided walks.

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2

374 m

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

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3

391 m

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

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4

473 m

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

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5

1.01 km

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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6

3.45 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.

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7

4.70 km

Shenton Cutting Battlefield Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8

5.02 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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5.61 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

852 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

1.20 km

215 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

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5°C

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Comments

October 28, 2023,Shenton Station – Sutton Wharf loop from Sutton Cheney
Really great route and was brilliant for those with dogs
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