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.
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.
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.
Long Bennington Viking Way
Departure from Long Bennington (Lincolnshire)
A nice, short walk across the countryside in Long Bennington just off the A1.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Culverthorpe
Departure from Culverthorpe and Kelby (Lincolnshire)
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.
Swanpool and Forest Park Circular
Departure from Lincoln (Lincolnshire)
A round trip of 4 miles for locals, with occasional views of Lincoln Cathedral and Ellis Mill.
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.
Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Greasley (Nottinghamshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In the morning of 10th June the Pentrich rebels approached the stream, the Gilt Brook, marching down the Nottingham Road from Eastwood. This walk takes you to places associated with these events and follows the route of the final part of their march. This is Walk 13 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Moorgreen Res & Felley Mills Track
Departure from Greasley (Nottinghamshire)
A moderate walk for all weathers on well trodden tracks through varied terrain including woodland, along a reservoir and on open tracks with great views over the outer Nottinghamshire Countryside.
Sutton in Ashfield, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Ashfield (Nottinghamshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. Sutton in Ashfield was the home of the family of Jeremiah Brandreth, a leader of the Pentrich Revolution. The town continued to be a centre of agitation for reform. This is Walk 14 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Eastwood, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Eastwood CP (Nottinghamshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. It takes you to places associated with the rebels’ march on the morning of 10th June 1817. This is Walk 12 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Ilkeston, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Erewash (Derbyshire)
This is a short urban walk around the centre of Ilkeston which traces the connections of the town to the Pentrich Rising of 1817. In the early 1800s Ilkeston was a village of 2000 people. William Felkin, born here in 1795, a framework knitter or stockinger, became mayor of Nottingham and a respected historian. He recalled that ‘the streets were dirty and unpaved’ and ‘noted the ‘squalid wretchedness of their abodes’, many ‘little better than huts inside or outside.
This is Walk 23 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Langley Mill, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Aldercar and Langley Mill CP (Derbyshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After walking through the night the rebels reached the crossing of the Erewash River at Langley Bridge. They were to stop for refreshment here at the Junction Navigation Inn, now the Great Northern public house, before continuing their march towards Eastwood. This is Walk 11 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Dunston & Nocton
Departure from Dunston (Lincolnshire)
This Lincolnshire walk visits two villages with an array of interesting things to see including a statue to George III and a sculpture of a cow made by children from old farm implements.
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.
Silverhill Country Park
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A gradual climb to the one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire, returning via Hardwick Hall.
Hardwick Park
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A level lakeside and woodland stroll with an optional climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.
Kardwick Park
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A level lakeside and woodland stroll with a climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.
Ault Hucknall
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.
Ault Hucknall Shorter version
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.
Stainsby and Astwith
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
Two pretty hamlets with superb views over the Doe Lea valley to Hardwick Hall.
Hardwick Hall and the Rowthorne Trail
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
Hardwick Hall offers many different walking paths.
This particular walk is a good introduction to both the hall and the Rowthorne and Teversal Trails. Lovely walk through different landscapes, relatively flat and easy going except for the hill in Hardwick There are several variations incorporating other routes including Pleasley Country Park.
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.
Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth
Departure from Long Whatton and Diseworth (Leicestershire)
A lengthy Leicestershire walk in the north west of the county. The walk visits a number of historic villages using paths, lanes and a section of old railway line. There are some opportunities for refreshments during the walk.
Glentworth, Fillingham, Ingham loop.
Departure from Glentworth CP (Lincolnshire)
This is a circular route taking in three villages and the route can be adjusted to have the start/finish at any one of them. The suggested route has a nice pub for a tasty half-way treat.
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.
Owmby-by-Spital to Saxby Loop
Departure from Owmby CP (Lincolnshire)
This is a gentle walk which is very dog-friendly, using bridleways, very minor roads and permissive paths. It is relatively flat and easy going so an ideal afternoon walk that won't be too taxing.
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.
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- Allington
- Alverton
- Aslockton
- Averham CP
- Balderton
- Barnby in the Willows CP
- Barrowby
- Bathley CP
- Beckingham
- Besthorpe
- Bilsthorpe CP
- Bingham
- Bleasby
- Bottesford
- Bulcote
- Car Colston
- Carlton-on-Trent CP
- Caunton CP
- Caythorpe
- Claypole
- Coddington CP
- Collingham CP
- Cotham
- Cromwell CP
- Cropwell Bishop
- Cropwell Butler
- Eakring CP
- East Bridgford
- East Stoke
- Edingley CP
- Elston
- Elton-on-the-Hill
- Epperstone CP
- Farndon
- Fenton
- Fernwood CP
- Fiskerton cum Morton
- Flawborough
- Flintham
- Foston
- Gonalston CP
- Granby
- Gunthorpe
- Halam CP
- Halloughton
- Hawksworth
- Hawton
- Hockerton CP
- Holme CP
- Hoveringham
- Kelham CP
- Kersall CP
- Kilvington
- Kirklington CP
- Kneesall CP
- Kneeton
- Langar cum Barnstone
- Langford CP
- Laxton and Moorhouse CP
- Long Bennington
- Lowdham CP
- Maplebeck CP
- Marston
- Meering CP
- Newark
- Newark and Sherwood
- Newton
- North Muskham CP
- Norton Disney
- Norwell CP
- Ompton CP
- Orston
- Ossington CP
- Radcliffe on Trent
- Redmile
- Rolleston CP
- Saxondale
- Scarrington
- Screveton
- Sedgebrook
- Shelford
- Shelton
- Sibthorpe
- South Muskham CP
- South Scarle CP
- Southwell CP
- Stapleford
- Staunton
- Staythorpe CP
- Stubton
- Sutton-on-Trent CP
- Swinderby
- Syerston
- Thoroton
- Thurgarton CP
- Tithby
- Upper Saxondale
- Upton CP
- Westborough and Dry Doddington
- Whatton-in-the-Vale
- Winkburn CP
- Winthorpe
- Witham St. Hughs
- Wiverton Hall
- Woolsthorpe By Belvoir