Barrow upon Soar walks

Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby

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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.

Hoby

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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.

Old John & Beacon Hill

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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.

Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth

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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

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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.

Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire

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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.

Shardlow - Trent & Mersey Canal - River Derwent - Great Wilne Loop

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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.

Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon

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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.

Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe

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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.

Peatling Magna from Countesthorpe

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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.

Bosworth Ramble - Market Bosworth

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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.

Some Highlights of Nottingham

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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

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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 Revolution Walks.

Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft

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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.

Around the remains of Dale Abbey and The Hermitage cave

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Around the remains of Dale Abbey and The Hermitage cave

Departure from Ockbrook and Borrowash (Derbyshire)

This circular walk brings you to visit Ockbrook Morvian Settlement, the remains of Dale Abbey, Hermit's Wood, The Hermitage cave "troglodyte", and beautiful views of Derby countryside. This walk has several wooden stiles and steep steps. It also crosses horse and stoke fields so please keep dogs under control.

Hallaton, Glooston and Rolleston from Tugby

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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.

From Bingham, including Car Colston

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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.

Ilkeston, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Orston, Whatton and Aslockton

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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.

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