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Adie
August 17, 2022
Road cycling
Groby Pool is believed to be the largest natural expanse of open water in Leicestershire, covering 38 acres. The unusual combination of habitats includes woodland, wet and dry grassland, marsh, reed swamp and open water, supporting a wide range of water fowl and animals.
Blakes in the Peaks 🥾
May 4, 2024
Hiking
The first recorded reference to Groby Pool was in 1295, and there is evidence of a mill associated with Groby Pool from that time until the 1900s. The last was a saw mill in Sheet Hedges Wood.
Blakes in the Peaks 🥾
May 4, 2024
Hiking
The building across the water, Pool House, is a Grade II listed building.
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4.7
(3)
12
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
4.7
(3)
8
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(2)
9
hikers
7.25km
01:54
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 140 m
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