View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar – War Memorial loop from Castle Donington

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Lockington-Hemington

View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar – War Memorial loop from Castle Donington

Easy

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View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar – War Memorial loop from Castle Donington

01:34

5.89km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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305 m

Thatched-Roof Cottages in Hemington

Highlight • Settlement

Just take your time and admire the many thatched cottages as you glide through the village.

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982 m

German Prisoners of War Memorial, Castle Donington Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

1.63 km

Castle Donington Methodist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

3.12 km

Dog-Tooth Violet Seed Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Dog-Tooth Violet Seed, "Art on the Trail" by Sarah Fiander.
Sculpture commissioned by East Midlands Airport in 2006.

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3.69 km

Flight-Themed Stepping Stones by Graeme Mitcheson

Highlight • Monument

Commissioned by East Midlands Airport and installed in 2005.
A series of relief art stepping stones, sculpted by Graeme Mitcheson.

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3.81 km

View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar

Highlight • Monument

One of the biggest selling radar Marconi Radar produced over the years, examples have been deployed at the following sites:

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4.01 km

Hernington Crest Plane Spotting Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Popular spot for "plane watching", with an information board detailing local wildlife, and a map of the airport trail.

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5.52 km

War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

5.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

1.61 km

948 m

522 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.65 km

1.14 km

948 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

10°C

6°C

87 %

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View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar – War Memorial loop from Castle Donington

Thatched-Roof Cottages in Hemington

German Prisoners of War Memorial, Castle Donington Cemetery

Castle Donington Methodist Church

Dog-Tooth Violet Seed Sculpture

Flight-Themed Stepping Stones by Graeme Mitcheson

View of S511 ASR Marconi Radar

Hernington Crest Plane Spotting Area

War Memorial

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