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Oakthorpe And Donisthorpe

Moira Lime Kilns – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

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Oakthorpe And Donisthorpe

Moira Lime Kilns – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

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Moira Lime Kilns – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

01:27

5.64km

30m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

455 m

Donisthorpe Basin

Highlight • River

Once part of the Ashby Canal.

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2

1.52 km

Piperwood

Highlight • Forest

Look out for wildlife

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3

1.56 km

Moira Lime Kilns

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool bit of industrial heritage, a nice place for an explore

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4

1.73 km

Moira Furnace and Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Moira Furnace next to the small old mining town of Moira is on the edge of the canal with easily accessible footpaths leading past Moira lime kilns to nearby Donisthorp woodland and on to the Ivanhoe way.
This furnace as well as having good free parking a visitors centre, museum and childrens play area is also the inspiration for one of the key locations in perhaps the greatest fantasy novel of all time; The Mines of Moria in JRR Tolkien The Lord of the Rings is based directly on the mining town of Moira.

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5

1.81 km

Water Tap at Signpost Near Swing Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

This tap is close to the swing bridge.

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6

4.79 km

Oakthorpe Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

Some cracking trails on the edge of Willesley Woods - plenty of parking available

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B

5.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

912 m

176 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

1.10 km

1.09 km

379 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

93 %

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