Orston, Whatton and Aslockton
Departure from Orston (Nottinghamshire)
This is an interesting, varied, countryside circular walk, taking you through three historic villages and ending at a lovely traditional pub.
From Bingham, including Car Colston
Departure from Bingham (Nottinghamshire)
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.
Croxton Kerrial circular from Geese and Fountain to Branston
Departure from Croxton Kerrial (Leicestershire)
A 9km walk, starting and finishing at the Geese and Fountain.
Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham
Departure from Hoveringham (Nottinghamshire)
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.
Long Bennington Viking Way
Departure from Long Bennington (Lincolnshire)
A nice, short walk across the countryside in Long Bennington just off the A1.
Southwell - The Minster, Bramley Apple, Workhouse, Byron and Charles 1st
Departure from Southwell CP (Nottinghamshire)
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.
Some Highlights of Nottingham
Departure from Nottingham
Great easy walk from the center of Nottingham to view the green spaces of Wollaton Park and the University of Nottingham then spot Robin Hood on the way back at Nottingham Castle.
Nottingham, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Nottingham
This urban walk visits sites associated with the planning of the rebellion, activities of government agents, preparations by the authorities to suppress the rising and the aftermath. This is Walk 1 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
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.
Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire
Departure from Nottingham
A pleasant and easy walk in Nottinghamshire encompassing tree-side tracks, open fields, the River Trent, Clifton Village and a farm.
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.
Burrough Hill & Somerby from Twyford
Departure from Twyford and Thorpe (Leicestershire)
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.
Newstead Abbey from Linby
Departure from Linby CP (Nottinghamshire)
This circular walk in Nottinghamshire starts from the attractive village of Linby, a conservation village, and uses part of the dismantled Great Northern Railway line to get to Newstead Abbey, the ruins of an Augustinian Priory built by Henry II in 1170. The return to Linby is through Abbey Woods and Papplewick village.
Starting from Kneesall & including Laxton, Nottinghamshire.
Departure from Kneesall CP (Nottinghamshire)
This circular walk of 7.3 miles starts & ends at the carpark behind St Bartholomew's Church, Kneesall NG22 0AD. It includes pasture and crop fields, and some woodland. Fine elevated views can be seen of the undulating countryside, especially near the Golden Hill trig point. Interesting features include the village of Laxton - the last village in the UK to farm using a medieval strip system. Nearby are Motte & Bailey earthworks.
⚠️Parts of the path is overgrown with rape seed plants with no obvious way through. If you still attend this route, could you please let the author if it is still the case? Thanks
Hambleton Peninsula
Departure from Hambleton (England)
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Granby
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ab Kettleby
- Allington
- Alverton
- Asfordby
- Aslockton
- Balderton
- Barrowby
- Belvoir
- Bingham
- Bleasby
- Bottesford
- Broughton and Old Dalby
- Buckminster
- Bulcote
- Burton Joyce
- Car Colston
- Caythorpe
- Clawson, Hose and Harby
- Claypole
- Clipston
- Colston Bassett
- Cotgrave
- Cotham
- Cropwell Bishop
- Cropwell Butler
- Croxton Kerrial
- Denton
- East Bridgford
- East Stoke
- Eaton
- Elston
- Elton-on-the-Hill
- Epperstone CP
- Farndon
- Fernwood CP
- Fiskerton cum Morton
- Flawborough
- Flintham
- Foston
- Garthorpe
- Gonalston CP
- Grimston
- Gunthorpe
- Halloughton
- Hawksworth
- Hawton
- Hickling
- Hoveringham
- Kilvington
- Kinoulton
- Kneeton
- Langar cum Barnstone
- Long Bennington
- Lowdham CP
- Melton
- Newton
- Orston
- Owthorpe
- Radcliffe on Trent
- Redmile
- Rolleston CP
- Rushcliffe
- Saxondale
- Scalford
- Scarrington
- Screveton
- Sedgebrook
- Shelford
- Shelton
- Sibthorpe
- Sproxton
- Stanton on the Wolds
- Stathern
- Staunton
- Stoke Bardolph
- Stubton
- Syerston
- Thoroton
- Thorpe
- Thurgarton CP
- Tithby
- Upper Broughton
- Upper Saxondale
- Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
- Westborough and Dry Doddington
- Whatton-in-the-Vale
- Wiverton Hall
- Woolsthorpe By Belvoir
- Wyville cum Hungerton