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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flecknoe-Braunston
Departure from Wolfhampcote CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely circular route on paths, bridleways and canal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lias and Stockton Locks Circular, Millenium Way
Departure from Stockton CP (Warwickshire)
This is an attractive walk encompassing some delightful canal towpaths, mostly flat through countryside and woodland near the lovely villages of Long Itchington and Stockton. This is walk 15 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Stockton, Millenium Way
Departure from Napton on the Hill CP (Warwickshire)
This circular walk starts at The Kings Head, near Napton on the A425 where you can obtain refreshments. The route soon joins The Millennium Way along the Oxford canal then across flat farmland & open countryside, turning south to follow the Grand Union Canal and Oxford Canal providing a feast for those interested in narrow boats and history of our canal network. This is walk 25 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Long Itchington, Millenium Way
Departure from Long Itchington CP (Warwickshire)
A lovely walk from Long Itchington, a village with 7 pubs nearby! it goes over open fields and back along a stretch of the Grand Union Canal. This is walk 26 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
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.
Long Itchington to Ufton and return
Departure from Long Itchington CP (Warwickshire)
A stroll through rural Warwickshire with no destination in mind. This route includes paths, country lanes and a section of the Grand Union Canal.
Long Itchington to Priors Marston, Millenium Way
Departure from Long Itchington CP (Warwickshire)
This is the 10th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Long Itchington to Priors Marston.
Grand Union Canal and Beacon Hill from Napton-on-the-Hill
Departure from Napton on the Hill CP (Warwickshire)
A Warwickshire walk full of interest. The route passes a restored windmill, follows two sections of canal and visits the summit of Beacon Hill which offers good views across the surrounding countryside.
Near Napton, Millenium Way
Departure from Napton on the Hill CP (Warwickshire)
A short circular walk near Napton. Wonderful views and the famous Napton Windmill. For over half the walk you enjoy a delightful section of the Millenium Way. The way is clearly signed with our distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is walk 14 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
More walks in Kimcote and Walton
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Arnesby
- Ashby Magna
- Ashby Parva
- Barby
- Billesdon
- Bitteswell with Bittesby
- Blaby
- Blaby
- Braunstone
- Broughton Astley
- Bruntingthorpe
- Burton Overy
- Carlton Carlieu
- Catthorpe
- Churchover CP
- Clay Coton
- Claybrooke Magna
- Claybrooke Parva
- Clifton upon Dunsmore CP
- Clipston
- Cold Ashby
- Cosby
- Cosford CP
- Cotesbach
- Cottesbrooke
- Countesthorpe
- Creaton
- Crick
- Croft
- Dunton Bassett
- East Farndon
- Elkington
- Enderby
- Fleckney
- Foxton
- Frisby
- Frolesworth
- Gaulby
- Gilmorton
- Glen Parva
- Great Glen
- Guilsborough
- Gumley
- Harborough
- Harborough Magna CP
- Haselbech
- Hollowell
- Houghton on the Hill
- Huncote
- Husbands Bosworth
- Illston on the Hill
- Kibworth Beauchamp
- Kibworth Harcourt
- Kilby
- Kilsby
- King's Norton
- Knaptoft
- Laughton
- Leicester Forest East
- Leicester Forest West
- Leire
- Lilbourne
- Little Stretton
- Lubbesthorpe
- Lubenham
- Lutterworth
- Marston Trussell
- Misterton with Walcote
- Monks Kirby CP
- Mowsley
- Narborough
- Naseby
- Newton and Biggin CP
- North Kilworth
- Oadby and Wigston
- Peatling Magna
- Peatling Parva
- Potters Marston
- Ravensthorpe
- Saddington
- Sapcote
- Shangton
- Sharnford
- Shawell
- Shearsby
- Sibbertoft
- Smeeton Westerby
- South Kilworth
- Stanford
- Stoney Stanton
- Stoughton
- Sulby
- Swinford
- Theddingworth
- Thornby
- Thurlaston
- Tur Langton
- Ullesthorpe
- Welford
- West Haddon
- West Langton
- Westrill and Starmore
- Whetstone
- Willey CP
- Willoughby Waterleys
- Winwick
- Wistow
- Yelvertoft