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 also a brook of the same name. The line closed down around 1962, but it still makes for an impressive structure.

Richard

September 20, 2019

Mountain biking

Great downhill

Richard

September 21, 2019

Mountain biking

Great downhill at grace dieu woods

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1. Mount St Bernard Abbey – Blackbrook Reservoir loop from Thringstone

13.7km

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190m

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2. Grace Dieu Viaduct – Grace Dieu Priory Ruins loop from Whitwick

7.17km

01:57

100m

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

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

7.92km

02:09

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Belton, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. Mount St Bernard Abbey – Blackbrook Reservoir loop from Thringstone

2. Grace Dieu Viaduct – Grace Dieu Priory Ruins loop from Whitwick

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

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