Stream in Grace Dieu Wood – Grace Dieu Priory Ruins loop from Whitwick

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Stream in Grace Dieu Wood – Grace Dieu Priory Ruins loop from Whitwick

Moderate

4.3

(20)

hikers

Stream in Grace Dieu Wood – Grace Dieu Priory Ruins loop from Whitwick

02:09

7.92km

120m

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: August 8, 2026

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724 m

Stream in Grace Dieu Wood

Highlight • River

The ruins of the Grace Dieu Priory and its surrounding woodland, Grace Dieu Wood, are in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of Thringstone. The ruins date back to the …

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862 m

Grace Dieu Brook

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Grace Dieu brook and wood are both named after the 12th century priory of the same name. The Brook runs across fields and then through the woods near Thringstone.

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1.13 km

Brook Crossing, Grace Dieu Wood

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A useful mini bridge crossing one of the brooks in Grace Dieu Wood.

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2.85 km

Cademan Woods

Highlight • MTB Park

Great mountain bike ride cadmen Woods there's a car park

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3.21 km

Moss-Covered Rocky Outcrop in Wooded Area

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6.55 km

Grace Dieu Priory Ruins

Highlight • Monument

The site is accessible by taking the first left after the woodland gate up ahead.

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7.04 km

Grace Dieu Viaduct

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The Grace Dieu Viaduct used to carry the now abandoned Charnwood Forest railway line. It takes its name from the nearby Grace Dieu Priory, which is also disused. Nearby is …

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7.13 km