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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shardlow - Trent & Mersey Canal - River Derwent - Great Wilne Loop
Departure from Shardlow and Great Wilne (Derbyshire)
A short walk on the outskirts of England's most interesting inland port. Incorporating the first lock on the Trent and Mersey Canal, The River Derwent, just before it meets the River Trent, and a chance to see lots of varied wildlife and historic architecture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heanor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Heanor and Loscoe CP (Derbyshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In 1817 Heanor was a small settlement next to Heanor Hall and estate, where most were miners in shallow ‘bell pits’, quarrymen and domestic framework stocking knitters. Men from the area were to join the rebels as they marched from South Wingfield and Pentrich on 10th June 1817. This is Walk 10 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Heanor, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group
Departure from Heanor and Loscoe CP (Derbyshire)
This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Heanor and finishes in Giltbrook.
More walks in Willoughby on the Wolds
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- Ab Kettleby
- Asfordby
- Aslockton
- Barkby
- Barrow upon Soar
- Barton in Fabis
- Bingham
- Birstall
- Bradmore
- Broughton and Old Dalby
- Bunny
- Burton on the Wolds
- Charnwood
- Clawson, Hose and Harby
- Clipston
- Colston Bassett
- Colwick
- Cossington
- Costock
- Cotes
- Cotgrave
- Cropwell Bishop
- Cropwell Butler
- East Goscote
- East Leake
- Frisby on the Wreake
- Gaddesby
- Gamston
- Gotham
- Grimston
- Hickling
- Hoby with Rotherby
- Holme Pierrepont
- Hoton
- Keyworth
- Kinoulton
- Kirby Bellars
- Langar cum Barnstone
- Mountsorrel
- Newton
- Newtown Linford
- Normanton on Soar
- Normanton on the Wolds
- Owthorpe
- Plumtree
- Prestwold
- Queniborough
- Quorndon
- Radcliffe on Trent
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake
- Rearsby
- Rempstone
- Rothley
- Ruddington
- Rushcliffe
- Saxondale
- Scarrington
- Seagrave
- Shelford
- Sileby
- South Croxton
- Stanford on Soar
- Stanton on the Wolds
- Stoke Bardolph
- Swithland
- Syston
- Thorpe in the Glebe
- Thrussington
- Thurcaston and Cropston
- Thurmaston
- Tithby
- Tollerton
- Twyford and Thorpe
- Upper Broughton
- Upper Saxondale
- Walton on the Wolds
- Wanlip
- West Leake
- Whatton-in-the-Vale
- Widmerpool
- Wiverton Hall
- Woodhouse
- Wymeswold
- Wysall