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Beacon Hill Summit – The Outwoods loop from Nanpantan

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Beacon Hill Summit – The Outwoods loop from Nanpantan

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Beacon Hill Summit – The Outwoods loop from Nanpantan

04:58

17.8km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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513 m

View from Buck Hill

Highlight • Summit

This route heads uphill towards Buck Hill. You’ll reach a small ridge with fantastic views - an ideal spot to take a quick break.

Tip by

2.56 km

Roe's Plantation

Forest

6.98 km

Cat Hill Wood

Forest

12.6 km

Blackhill Farm Private Property Sign

Highlight • Other

Surely a "Private - keep out" sign would have sufficed. 🤗

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14.1 km

Beacon Hill Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beacon Hill is a tremendous viewpoint and the second highest peak in Leicestershire. It showcases spectacular views of Charnwood Forest, the Soar Valley and beyond.

Situated just 2 miles from …

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15.4 km

Native Tree Trail, Beacon Hill Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Beacon Hill Country Park, close to Woodhouse Eaves, is owned and managed by Leicestershire County Council. Rising to a height of 245m, Beacon Hill is one of the highest points …

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17.0 km

The Outwoods

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely hiking route through Jubilee Woods, seeing Loughborough from a distance, as well as the beautiful floral groves and wood carvings.

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

7.60 km

1.53 km

158 m

Surfaces

6.84 km

3.61 km

3.06 km

2.69 km

1.42 km

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 7 August

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Beacon Hill Summit – The Outwoods loop from Nanpantan

View from Buck Hill

Blackhill Farm Private Property Sign

Beacon Hill Summit

Native Tree Trail, Beacon Hill Country Park

The Outwoods

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