Deene walks

Stockerston, Great Easton and Gretton from Lyddington

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Departure from Lyddington (England)

This walk includes three counties and starts from the attractive village of Lyddington in Rutland before continuing through pleasant countryside in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The route includes the villages of Stockerston, Great Easton, Rockingham and Gretton. The walk also includes a section of the Jurassic Way.

Slipton, Northamptonshire

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Departure from Lowick (North Northamptonshire)

Seven miles of glorious Northamptonshire countryside through 3 attractive villages and passing by the impressive Drayton Hall.

Hambleton Peninsula

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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.

Titchmarsh

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Departure from Titchmarsh (North Northamptonshire)

Enjoy the open views over farmland in East Northamptonshire and view parts of RAF Molesworth (from a distance).

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.

Uffingham Walk Along the River Welland via Torpel Way

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Departure from Uffington (Lincolnshire)

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.

The Bertie Arms Uffington to Burghley House and return

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The Bertie Arms Uffington to Burghley House and return

Departure from Uffington (Lincolnshire)

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

Ferry Meadows from Beefeater Grannery Peterborough

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Ferry Meadows from Beefeater Grannery Peterborough

Departure from Orton Waterville (City of Peterborough)

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

Ferry Meadows Walk 2

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Departure from Orton Waterville (City of Peterborough)

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.

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.

Woodman pub through Blue Bell woods and Ferry Meadows

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Departure from City of Peterborough

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.

Etton to Maxey, Cambridgeshire

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Departure from Etton (City of Peterborough)

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.

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.

Market Deeping to Maxey, Cambridgeshire

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Departure from Market Deeping (Lincolnshire)

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).

Langtoft Lincolnshire circular walk from Waggon & Horses

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Departure from Langtoft (Lincolnshire)

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

Black Horse Baston Circular

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Departure from Baston (Lincolnshire)

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.

The Horseshoe Thurlby, Bourne, Lincolnshire circular

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Departure from Thurlby (Lincolnshire)

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

Grafham Water to Over

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Departure from Grafham (Cambridgeshire)

Walk from Grafham Water Visitor Centre to Over, visiting Brampton, Godmanchester, Houghton, Hemingford Abbots, Hemingford Grey and St. Ives.

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