Cottesmore walks
Hambleton Peninsula
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This Rutland walk follows a clockwise route around the Hambleton Peninsula created in 1976 when the reservoir initially opened. The route uses concessionary paths for much of the way. Views across the Reservoir can be enjoyed throughout.
Croxton Kerrial circular from Geese and Fountain to Branston
A 9km walk, starting and finishing at the Geese and Fountain.
Stockerston, Great Easton and Gretton from Lyddington
This walk includes three counties and starts from the attractive village of Lyddington in Rutland before continuing through pleasant countryside in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The route includes the villages of Stockerston, Great Easton, Rockingham and Gretton. The walk also includes a section of the Jurassic Way.
Burrough Hill & Somerby from Twyford
This circular walk to the east of Leicester follows a section of the Leicestershire Round. The walk visits the villages of Somerby, Thorpe Satchville, Owston and, of course, Twyford.
The Bertie Arms Uffington to Burghley House and return
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Lovely walk from The Bertie Arms in Uffington to Burghley House, returning via the river Welland.
Hallaton, Glooston and Rolleston from Tugby
This lengthy Leicestershire walk visits the rolling landscape to the south-east of Tugby to reach the village of Hallaton. The route turns west following the Leicestershire Round footpath to Glooston from where a return to the starts is made through Noseley and Rolleston. The walk follows generally well-marked paths and bridleways.
The Horseshoe Thurlby, Bourne, Lincolnshire circular
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This walk starts and finishes at The Horseshoe public house, excellent food. Lovely countryside walk on footpaths, minor roads and short stretch on A15.
Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon
A linear Leicestershire walk which uses paths and bridleways to explore the countryside to the south and east of the Billesdon. Return to the start can be made using Centrebus route 747 which has a regular service between Skeffington and Billesdon.
Hoby
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This walk is about 5.5 miles long, starting and ending at the village of Hoby. There are fine views across the undulating Leicestershire countryside from the elevated ground near Ragdale Hall. The route and footpaths are well maintained with visible waymarkers and only a few stiles. Most paths are across crop or pasture fields but note some fields may contain bullocks depending on the time of year.
Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby
This Leicestershire walk starts from the attractive village of Rearsby and explores the countryside and villages lying to the east. The route also includes a section of the Leicestershire Round.
Culverthorpe
A Lincolnshire walk that explores the parkland and surroundings of Culverthorpe Hall using some of the many local footpaths and also some of the "Stepping Out" paths set up by North Kesteven District Council.
Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve
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This short walk is full of interesting views of lakes with bird-watching hides in the Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve. Also view along River Welland.
There are no facilities at this location but several options in nearby Crowland, Deeping St. James and Market Deeping.
Orston, Whatton and Aslockton
This is an interesting, varied, countryside circular walk, taking you through three historic villages and ending at a lovely traditional pub.
Ferry Meadows from Beefeater Grannery Peterborough
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Great walk around Ferry Medows in Nene Park. Lots of wildlife to see.
Long Bennington Viking Way
A nice, short walk across the countryside in Long Bennington just off the A1.
From Bingham, including Car Colston
A lovely walk starting in the market town of Bingham, Nottinghamshire. Leading into the quiet countryside with mosty well-kept paths to Car Colston, where you can have a well-deserved refreshing drink in a dog friendly pub, before heading back to Bingham.
Slipton, Northamptonshire
Seven miles of glorious Northamptonshire countryside through 3 attractive villages and passing by the impressive Drayton Hall.
Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe
This Leicestershire walk explores the countryside and villages to the southeast of Countesthorpe. The route includes a section of the Leicestershire Round long distance footpath.
Peatling Magna from Countesthorpe
A pleasant amble through the Leicestershire countryside that lies to the south of Countesthorpe. The route visits the village of Peatling Magna before heading north back to the start.
Titchmarsh
Enjoy the open views over farmland in East Northamptonshire and view parts of RAF Molesworth (from a distance).
Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham
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This circular Nottinghamshire walk explores a section of the River Trent and the surrounding countryside. The route includes the villages of Gunthorpe, Caythorpe and Hoveringham.
Southwell - The Minster, Bramley Apple, Workhouse, Byron and Charles 1st
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The historic Nottinghamshire Minster town of Southwell is the seat of the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham. The Minster is globally important for the exceptional quality carvings ‘The Leaves of Southwell’. The town is famous for the original Bramley Apple tree which was sown in 1809, the fact that Charles 1st spent his final night in the town before he was taken to London for execution. Lord Byron also lived here. The Workhouse on the edge of town is a popular National Trust property.
Ashby Local
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My favourite ramble which begins and ends at St Denys Church, Cold Ashby. This is a proper ramble with both hard and soft surfaces and good views from Honey Hill.
Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick
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A lengthy Northamptonshire walk that explores the countryside to the north-west of Northampton. The route uses a section of the Jurassic Way, the towpath of Grand Union Canal, fields paths and country lanes. Winwick is a small rural community of some 40 souls, according to their website, situated off the A428 north of West Haddon and west of Northampton.
More walks in Cottesmore
Discover also walks in surrounding cities :
- Allexton
- Ashwell
- Ayston
- Barleythorpe
- Barrow
- Barrowden
- Beaumont Chase
- Belton-in-Rutland
- Bisbrooke
- Bitchfield and Bassingthorpe
- Braunston-in-Rutland
- Brooke
- Buckminster
- Burley
- Burton Coggles
- Careby Aunby and Holywell
- Castle Bytham
- Clipsham
- Collyweston
- Colsterworth
- Corby Glen
- Counthorpe and Creeton
- Croxton Kerrial
- Duddington-with-Fineshade
- East Norton
- Easton
- Easton on the Hill
- Eaton
- Edith Weston
- Egleton
- Empingham
- Exton and Horn
- Freeby
- Garthorpe
- Glaston
- Great Casterton
- Great Ponton
- Greetham
- Gunby and Stainby
- Gunthorpe
- Hallaton
- Hambleton
- Horninghold
- Ingoldsby
- Ketton
- King's Cliffe
- Knossington and Cold Overton
- Langham
- Launde
- Leighfield
- Little Bytham
- Little Casterton
- Loddington
- Lyndon
- Manton
- Market Overton
- Martinsthorpe
- Morcott
- Normanton
- North Luffenham
- North Witham
- Oakham
- Pickworth
- Pilton
- Preston
- Ridlington
- Rutland
- Seaton
- Skillington
- South Kesteven
- South Luffenham
- South Witham
- Sproxton
- Stoke Rochford
- Stretton
- Swayfield
- Swinstead
- Teigh
- Thistleton
- Tickencote
- Tinwell
- Tixover
- Uppingham
- Wakerley
- Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
- Wardley
- Whissendine
- Whitwell
- Wing
- Withcote
- Wymondham
- Wyville cum Hungerton