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Launde Abbey – View of Launde Abbey loop from Hallaton

Hard

5.0

(1)

6

hikers

Launde Abbey – View of Launde Abbey loop from Hallaton

07:22

27.2km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

98 m

Start of the Footpath Under the Arch

Highlight • Structure

The footpath goes through an arch under a house on the main street.

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2

193 m

St Michael and All Angels Church, Hallaton

Highlight • Religious Site

Amazing church built in the Norman period and extended repeatedly to accommodate the thousands of medieval pilgrims visiting or passing the thriving town of Hallaton.

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3

797 m

"Leicestershire's finest Motte and Bailey castle". No public access but great view from here and info board on gate

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4

4.17 km

Keythorpe Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

It’s was hidden in the other side of the bush.

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7.76 km

Big Gunsel

Forest

9.79 km

Church Wood

Forest

7

12.1 km

Launde Great Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Historic woodland dating back over 500 years maintained by Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Best bluebells in Leicestershire. Info board by gate.

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8

13.5 km

Launde Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Countryside Christian retreat on the site of an old abbey. Very picturesque.

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9

13.7 km

View of Launde Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're enjoying a view of Launde Abbey - a Christian retreat and conference centre, you're about to work for it - enjoy the climb up and out!

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10

21.7 km

St Peter's Church, Allexton

Highlight • Religious Site

The Norman arches in Allexton Church are must see features. The church is maintained by the CTC and is usually open.

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26.7 km

Hallaton Pond

Lake

B

27.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

9.59 km

5.64 km

969 m

668 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

9.30 km

3.31 km

2.90 km

1.35 km

668 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 4 November

11°C

6°C

19 %

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