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Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

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Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

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Sutton Wharf Café – Ambion Wood loop from Hinckley and Bosworth

01:27

5.55km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

210 m

Ambion Hill – Site of the Battle of Bosworth

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ambion Hill was the site of Richard III's encampment on the eve of the Battle of Bosworth.

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2

227 m

Richard III Sundial on Ambion Hill

Highlight • Monument

The sundial commemorates Richard alongside other combatants and is located at the top of Ambion Hill.

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3

312 m

Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and King Richard III Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The start of the Bosworth Battlefield trail, also on the Leicestershire circuit.

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4

852 m

Shenton Station – Battlefield Line Railway

Highlight • Structure

Nice little stop off on the trail, a traditional station unlike the kind you find in major use. A small car park and toilets are available. Please do go inside you might be suprised with what you find.

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5

3.21 km

Sutton Wharf Café & Canal Access

Highlight • River

Start at Sutton Wharf early and get back in time for breakfast. Make sure you are there early as it gets busy.

Tip by

6

3.39 km

Sutton Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant cafe just off the road, with an ice cream serving boat. What more do you need on a summers day.

Tip by

7

4.64 km

Shenton Cutting Battlefield Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8

4.95 km

Ambion Wood

Highlight • Forest

The wood can be accessed from the Bosworth Battlefield or from along the Ashby Canal. It is privately owned but crossed by footpaths.

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B

5.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

692 m

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

1.03 km

425 m

130 m

< 100 m

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