Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft
Departure from Croft (Leicestershire)
This Leicestershire walk explores the area to the west and north of the village of Croft, which lies to the south-east of Leicester. The walk uses paths and bridleways and a section of road walking to complete the route.
Peatling Magna from Countesthorpe
Departure from Countesthorpe (Leicestershire)
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.
Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe
Departure from Countesthorpe (Leicestershire)
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.
Bosworth Ramble - Market Bosworth
Departure from Market Bosworth (Leicestershire)
Walk through the small market town of Market Bosworth, a stroll by the canal, and a walk through fields that may have been fought over in the Battle of Bosworth; the last significant battle of the war of the roses in 1485.
George Eliot's Nuneaton Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
Discover the market town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire’s largest town, and one with a claim to lie at the very heart of England in the footsteps of a veritable literary giant.
Old John & Beacon Hill
Departure from Newtown Linford (Leicestershire)
This circular walk in rural Leicestershire climbs two of the county's most popular hills - Old John and Beacon Hill. In addition, the route includes visits to Ulverscroft Priory and the pretty village of Newtown Linford.
Bermuda Park to Bedworth Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
A surprisingly rural walk between two stations on the Coventry to Nuneaton line. The route starts at Bermuda Park on the southern outskirts of Nuneaton and follows the Coventry Canal to Marston Junction before field paths bring you to the town of Bedworth.
Bedworth to Bulkington Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
From the market town of Bedworth this trail takes you on field paths to the Coventry Canal, up to Marston Junction and back via the Ashby Canal and the village of Bulkington.
The Avon Valley from Rugby Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Rugby (Warwickshire)
This trail takes you from Rugby train station to the village of Clifton upon Dunsmore following a section of the Oxford Canal and Wilmcote the Shakespeare Avon Way. Sample a different side of Rugby, with an amble along the Avon Valley through peace and quiet to the village of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore.
Ashby Local
Departure from Cold Ashby (West Northamptonshire)
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.
Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon
Departure from Billesdon (Leicestershire)
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.
Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick
Departure from Winwick (West Northamptonshire)
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.
Coventry's Historic Centre, Rail Trails
Departure from Coventry (West Midlands Combined Authority)
Vibrant Coventry... England’s 9th largest city is known for its industrial past (think cars, bicycles and ribbons), Lady Godiva, and of course the devastating bombing in WWII which practically destroyed St Michael's Cathedral., Wilmcote Coventry, today is a city of unsung art and culture.
Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby
Departure from Rearsby (Leicestershire)
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.
Ryton Wood
Departure from Ryton on Dunsmore CP (Warwickshire)
The Warwickshire countryside is filled with an abundance of beautiful plants, birds, animals and bugs all year round – particularly in the spring and summer.
Hoby
Departure from Hoby with Rotherby (Leicestershire)
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.
From Hunningham, Millenium Way
Departure from Hunningham (Warwickshire)
This walk goes across mostly flat open countryside between Hunningham and Weston under Wetherley. The first part of the walk follows a very short section of the Millennium Way. This is the walk 8 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Hilltop to Hunningham
Departure from Hunningham (Warwickshire)
Hunningham is a beautiful, traditional English village with some fantastic historical buildings, including a 13th century church and a 16th century pub.
The Three Villages
Departure from Hunningham (Warwickshire)
Hunningham is a beautiful, traditional English village with some fantastic historical buildings, including a 13th century church and a 16th century pub.
East from Offchurch, Millenium Way
Departure from Offchurch (Warwickshire)
Within a short driving distance of Leamington Spa, this circular walk starts at The Stag in the lovely village of Offchurch, Warwickshire. This is walk 27 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
West from Offchurch, Millenium Way
Departure from Offchurch (Warwickshire)
The first half of this country walk follows the route of The Millennium Way as far as Newbold Comyn Park before returning along a lovely section of the Grand Union Canal, then along the Offchurch Greenway to return back to Offchurch. This is walk 28 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Offchurch-Hunningham-Ridgeway-Canal-Railway
Departure from Offchurch (Warwickshire)
Circular route on footpaths, canal and old railway line.
Leamington Spa to Long Itchington, Millenium Way
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
This is the 9th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Leamington Spa to Long Itchington.
Around Leamington Spa, Millenium Way
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
This easy circular town walk can be completed in under two hours, but it is better to take at least a half day, so that you can explore some of the monuments, historical sites along the way, linger in the attractive parks, visit the museum and cafe in the Pump Rooms and enjoy the tranquillity of the Grand Union Canal and River Leam. This is walk 13 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
More walks in Broughton Astley
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Anstey
- Arnesby
- Ashby Magna
- Ashby Parva
- Aston Flamville
- Bagworth & Thornton
- Barkby Thorpe
- Barlestone
- Barwell
- Birstall
- Bitteswell with Bittesby
- Blaby
- Blaby
- Braunstone
- Brinklow CP
- Bruntingthorpe
- Burbage
- Burton Hastings CP
- Cadeby
- Catthorpe
- Churchover CP
- Clay Coton
- Claybrooke Magna
- Claybrooke Parva
- Coombe Fields CP
- Copston Magna CP
- Cosby
- Cosford CP
- Cotesbach
- Countesthorpe
- Croft
- Desford
- Dunton Bassett
- Earl Shilton
- Easenhall CP
- Elkington
- Elmesthorpe
- Enderby
- Fleckney
- Frolesworth
- Gilmorton
- Glen Parva
- Glenfields
- Groby
- Hamilton Lea
- Harborough Magna CP
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Huncote
- Husbands Bosworth
- Kilby
- Kimcote and Walton
- King's Newnham CP
- Kirby Muxloe
- Knaptoft
- Leicester Forest East
- Leicester Forest West
- Leire
- Lilbourne
- Little Lawford CP
- Lubbesthorpe
- Lutterworth
- Misterton with Walcote
- Monks Kirby CP
- Mowsley
- Nailstone
- Narborough
- Newbold Verdon
- Newton and Biggin CP
- North Kilworth
- Oadby and Wigston
- Osbaston
- Pailton CP
- Peatling Magna
- Peatling Parva
- Peckleton
- Potters Marston
- Ratby
- Rugby
- Sapcote
- Sharnford
- Shawell
- Shearsby
- South Kilworth
- Stanford
- Stoke Golding
- Stoney Stanton
- Stretton Baskerville CP
- Stretton under Fosse CP
- Sutton Cheney
- Swinford
- Thurlaston
- Thurmaston
- Ullesthorpe
- Welford
- Westrill and Starmore
- Whetstone
- Wibtoft CP
- Wigston Parva
- Willey CP
- Willoughby Waterleys
- Wistow
- Withybrook CP
- Wolvey CP