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.
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.
Hallaton, Glooston and Rolleston from Tugby
Departure from Tugby and Keythorpe (Leicestershire)
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.
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.
Slipton, Northamptonshire
Departure from Lowick (North Northamptonshire)
Seven miles of glorious Northamptonshire countryside through 3 attractive villages and passing by the impressive Drayton Hall.
Stockerston, Great Easton and Gretton from Lyddington
Departure from Lyddington (England)
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.
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.
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.
Dodford/Weedon circuit
Departure from Dodford (West Northamptonshire)
Taking in the road walking along the A45 but with nice views of rolling countryside, a saunter along the Grand Union, (there's a memorial bench under the A45 to rest and lunch and keep dry), and then heading off the canal towards the village of Dodford with a Grade 1 listed church to visit. Parking at the village hall or opposite the church.
Newnham, Northamptonshire
Departure from Newnham (West Northamptonshire)
This is a good walk at any time but really good in spring when the bluebells are out in Badby Woods and butterflies are exploring the hedgerows. The route passes through some scenic Northamptonshire villages and includes small stretches of the Nene and Knightley Ways.
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.
Flecknoe-Braunston
Departure from Wolfhampcote CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely circular route on paths, bridleways and canal.
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.
From Hellidon, Millenium Way
Departure from Hellidon (West Northamptonshire)
This circular walk incorporates two idyllic villages, quiet country lanes, pleasant woodland, open countryside, and an interesting church at Hellidon. A small section of the walk crosses Hellidon Lakes Golf Course, so extra care should be taken near the fairways. This is arguably one of our most scenic walks. This is walk 21 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
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.
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 Kelmarsh
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Althorp
- Arnesby
- Arthingworth
- Ashley
- Blaston
- Boughton
- Brampton Ash
- Braybrooke
- Bringhurst
- Brington
- Brixworth
- Broughton
- Carlton Carlieu
- Church with Chapel Brampton
- Clipston
- Cold Ashby
- Cottesbrooke
- Cottingham
- Cranoe
- Cransley
- Creaton
- Desborough
- Dingley
- Draughton
- Drayton
- East Carlton
- East Farndon
- East Haddon
- East Langton
- Elkington
- Fleckney
- Foxton
- Glooston
- Great Bowden
- Great Easton
- Great Oxendon
- Guilsborough
- Gumley
- Hannington
- Harborough
- Hardwick
- Harlestone
- Harrington
- Haselbech
- Holcot
- Holdenby
- Hollowell
- Husbands Bosworth
- Kibworth Beauchamp
- Kibworth Harcourt
- Kilby
- Kingsthorpe
- Knaptoft
- Lamport
- Laughton
- Loddington
- Long Buckby
- Lubenham
- Maidwell
- Marston Trussell
- Mawsley
- Mears Ashby
- Medbourne
- Middleton
- Moulton
- Mowsley
- Naseby
- Nevill Holt
- North Kilworth
- Old
- Orlingbury
- Orton
- Overstone
- Pitsford
- Pytchley
- Ravensthorpe
- Rothwell
- Rushton
- Saddington
- Scaldwell
- Shearsby
- Sibbertoft
- Slawston
- Smeeton Westerby
- Spratton
- Stockerston
- Stoke Albany
- Stoke Dry
- Stonton Wyville
- Sulby
- Sutton Bassett
- Sywell
- Theddingworth
- Thornby
- Thorpe Langton
- Thorpe Malsor
- Tur Langton
- Walgrave
- Welford
- Welham
- West Haddon
- West Langton
- Weston by Welland
- Whilton
- Wilbarston
- Winwick
- Wistow