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This pleasant walk in Warwickshire starts in Compton Verney car Park, and takes a footpath through a wood before reaching the historic village of Combrook. Follows a scenic route past Compton pools and then around Compton Verney House past Home Farm. At the crossroads, go straight towards Lighthorne before returning to Compton Verney.

This is lovely walk through the rolling hills and valleys in North West Oxfordshire. Starting at the Monkeybean Café on the Sugarswell Business Park. OX1 5 6HW . The walk follows the Macmillan Way and descends towards Alkerton before climbing up to Shenington before returning to Sugaswell Business Park.

Excellent walk in South Warwickshire, spectacular views starting and finishing at The Red Lion in Ilmington.

Nice walk for when it is poor underfoot. Starting at great pub "Riverside Hotel", following River Glen by Spalding Golf course, crossing river at the lock to sea. Returns down quiet lanes to Surfleet.

Great walk around Ferry Medows in Nene Park. Lots of wildlife to see.

Lovely walk from The Bertie Arms in Uffington to Burghley House, returning via the river Welland.

This walk uses quiet country lanes with open vistas across agricultural fields to arrive at river glen by Surfleet Bank and the sea lock. Follows Macmillan Way through golf course and delightful river Glen. passing under the A16 and continues along river to crosses over river to return to village hall.

This easy short walk along the Coronation Channel has many water birds to observe, Crested Grebe, Ducks, Swans, Herons sometimes Cormorants. Springfields is a major shopping outlet has all the facilities, coffee shops and lovely gardens to take a short break. Coronation Channel was created in 1953 following major flooding of Spalding following heavy rains rising River Welland coupled with a very high tide, so this relief channel was dug.

This short walk starts and ends at Birchgrove Garden Centre on the B1356 at (PE11 3XY). The route to Surfleet church is on quiet country roads. The return is mainly following the river Glen along the Macmillan Way, finally returning back via urban road.

Easy walk on dykes and roads with the opportunity to see birdlife such as Swans, Cormorants, Grebes and Egret. Tulip Queen good eating place normal carvery etc. suggest booking if large party.

This short walk soon gets into countryside and splendid views. Also lot to be seen when following river Glen.

This short walk is full of interesting views of lakes with bird-watching hides in the Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve. Also view along River Welland. There are no facilities at this location but several options in nearby Crowland, Deeping St. James and Market Deeping.

This walk starts and finishes at The Horseshoe public house, excellent food. Lovely countryside walk on footpaths, minor roads and short stretch on A15.

Short walk on roads and field paths from the Waggon & Horses pub car park. (PE6 9LW) If you are going to park at the pub please let the landlord know Tel: 01778 343200

Short walk starting at car park pay station near Café Nero. Minor road to follow River Welland exiting on minor road to Wykeham and return to Springfields Outlet Shopping complex.

This walk is useful when fields are waterlogged, mainly on quiet lanes. When we did this walk in autumn the sunflowers were spectacular.

This walk starts and finishes at Northcutt's Garden Centre (PE2 5UU) which has an excellent restaurant. It encompasses walking around Overton and Gunwade lakes nearly all on hard footpaths.

This is a nice walk on quiet roads and Randall Bank path following dyke, It starts and finishes at good pub "The Jolly Farmer "PE12 0XQ".

This walk starts at the car park by Market Deeping shopping centre, leads you to lovely Castle End in Maxey, before returning on a footpath along the River Welland. Lovely views and history of the Maxey area with 4000 years of history (more in the practical information section below).

This walk starts in the car park of The Black Horse in Baston, Lincolnshire. A gentle walk on minor roads and field paths with excellent views across the flat farmland. On returning to Baston it is worth a look at the church of St. John, founded in 1235.

This walk follows the River Welland firstly along Torpel Way then crossing close to Stamford and returning along other bank. This is a lovely walk in late April/early May. Look out for fields of cowslips on the left of the path. Bird life associated with river can be seen.

Short but interesting walk from Tudor Queen, Spalding Lincolnshire along New River Drove (track) to join the River Welland opposite the sailing club, then walking upstream over A1175 and eventually returning via tracks.

The pleasant walk starts and finishes at the Rose & Crown, Fleet Hargate. The walk is over minor roads and field paths and tracks the Anglican church in Fleet, the Anglican church in Gedney and the ex-Baptist church in Fleet Hargate.

Lovely walk in north Gloustershire from Hidcote Manor via Kiftscote Gardens, then Monacks Way, past Mickleton Hill Farm and returning via Diamond Way through Hidcote Boyce and back to Hidcote Manor. Occasionally, roe deer can be seen.

Walk in the rolling hills of South Warwickshire, starting in Dalingscott. A small amount of minor road, then tracks and footpaths to reach Compton Scorpion Manor. More field path from the highest point down to Stretton on Fosse. There is interesting history of this village by the Roman Fosse Way. Returning via field paths and minor roads to Darlingscott. The walk can start close to Way Mark 7, the pub The Plough good eating place.

Lovely walk in the rolling hills of South Warwickshire, with splendid views and, if done in May, glorious Bluebells. Leaving the village of Whichford, footpaths climb over the hill and descend to the house at Gottenham, climb again and eventually reach the road near Great Rollright. A short section of road before footpaths and tracks with views over rolling cotswolds take you to the village of Long Compton. Returning with a climb and fantastic woodland with bluebells before reaching the road back to Whichford central green and your parked car.

Park near the Catholic church in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire [GL55 6DZ] and enjoy this lovely circular walk climbing Dovers Hill and descending north with open breathtaking views, also in woods, fields, and paths.

Splendid walk in South East Warwickshire starting at the top of Sunrising Hill in a lay-by, then along the Cotswold escarpment to reach Edgehill. Going south, the route eventually reaches Upton House NT car park. Returning by fields then along the escarpment, with excellent views to return to the lay-by.

This is a pleasant walk on minor roads through villages with good views over fields and dykes. A highlight on the walk is St. Mary Magdalene Church in Fleet, and is worth a visit.

Nice walk from Etton using minor roads and bridleways to reach Maxey, then returning to Etton via roads in northern Cambridgeshire. Excellent views over the pools from the gravel pits and the observation stations give views of water birds like Greylag Geese.

A good minor road walk through the picturesque villages of Aston Magna, Draycott and Paxford in the north the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. Suggested start is in Aston Magna GL56 9RG parking carefully not to obstruct driveways.

Pleasant walk in Warwickshire's rolling hills, taking in the three villages of Halford, Idlicote and Fulready. Opportunity to see varied wildlife, and between Halford and Idlicote, you may see the camels.

This walk is interesting and can vary depending on the tide; the beach can give us varying interests from beach to wildlife. Varied birdlife and, in our case, baby seals were interesting. Opportunities in Cromer for eating and visits to museums etc. can make this varied half way.

This delightful walk, on road and field paths, taking in the three villages of Todenham, Lower Leamington and Aston Magna, which lie North West of Morton in the Marsh and South West of Shipston, has a lot of interest to see.

A picturesque walk on road and field paths in the rolling hills of North West Oxfordshire taking in interesting village of Swalcliffe, Iron age fort by the roman road that used to go from Banbury to Stratford upon Avon, then skirting around Tadmarton village, before one or two hills to get back to Swalcliffe.

This delightful walk is good when the ground is waterlogged as it is on minor roads starting in Shutford and passing through Balscote. It provides a good view point of ponds with a range of birds just before crossing A422 Stratford Road and returning to Shutford via Five Ways.

Beautiful walk on roads and tracks starting at Laugharne beach parking, visiting the writing shed and boathouse of Dylan Thomas with splendid views over the River Taf. Following the river, the route takes you to a Church and the gravestone of Dylan Thomas.

This is a delightful walk climbing up from the coast by Amroth Castle through woodland and then traversing west through a farm to eventually reach Colby Woodland Garden, which is National Trust but has free entry to all visitors. Spend time in the garden before returning to the coast via a minor road and then east along the coastal path to the parking.

This is a delightful walk, especially when footpaths are muddy; it is all on hard surface on minor roads. Leaving The Swan in Moulton, a short visit to the tallest windmill in UK, before continuing along B1357 and then on minor roads across open fenland going south. Eventually recrossing B1357 on minor roads going north to Whaplode, eventually returning to Moulton.

This is an easy minor road walk over the rolling hills of South Warwickshire. The walk starts in Tysoe and climbs up to White House with splendid views over rolling hills, descending past the historic Compton Wynyates before returning to Tysoe.

This is a delightful walk starting in the National Trust car park on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, which goes over heathland towards Dunwich with a number of interesting stopping places to visit and eat, with minor roads, footpaths and return via heathland.

A pleasant route on minor roads and good footpaths in South Lincolnshire and the fenlands, with different aspects in the seasons of the agricultural year on show. Lovely views from the footpath alongside the river Glen part of the Macmillan Way.

Using the car park for Woodman and golf club (free to use if you have a drink at the Woodman), follow Bluebell Wood to cross the river Nene and then up to Gunwade Lake. Cross the bridge to follow Overton Lake, continue to cross Bluebell Bridge and back to the car park. Depending on the time of year, you can see bluebells (April/May) and many migratory birds on lakes in Autumn and Winter.

Great walk, climbing above Craig Goch Reservoir and over and past Roman camp, returning via Esgair Penygarreg at 530 metres, returning along the construction railway path (Elan Valley Trail) alongside Penygarreg Reservoir to the car park by the dam. Outstanding views throughout this walk.

This walk starts and finishes at an excellent pub, The Bluebell Inn, Helpston (PE6 7ED). There are mainly field paths and tracks and a small amount on minor roads. An interesting wild flower meadow existed with quite rare butterflies between WM1 and WM2.