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Old John & Beacon Hill
Visorando Member 
8.57 mi
+778 ft
-768 ft
4h 35
Moderate
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.
Bosworth Ramble - Market Bosworth
Visorando Member 7.47 mi
+200 ft
-220 ft
3h 35
Moderate
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.
Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft
Visorando Member 10.90 mi
+240 ft
-223 ft
5h 15
Moderate
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.
Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe
Visorando Member 6.83 mi
+157 ft
-177 ft
3h 15
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 4.43 mi
+108 ft
-112 ft
2h 10
Easy
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.
Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby
Visorando Member 12.24 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
5h 50
Moderate
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.
Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth
Visorando Member 13.71 mi
+505 ft
-522 ft
6h 45
Moderate
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.
Hoby
Visorando Member 
5.49 mi
+230 ft
-259 ft
2h 45
Easy
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.
George Eliot's Nuneaton Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.83 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
Discover the market town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire’s largest town, and one with a claim to lie at the very heart of England in the footsteps of a veritable literary giant.
Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon
Visorando Member 4.41 mi
+335 ft
-249 ft
2h 20
Easy
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.
Bermuda Park to Bedworth Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.60 mi
+56 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
A surprisingly rural walk between two stations on the Coventry to Nuneaton line. The route starts at Bermuda Park on the southern outskirts of Nuneaton and follows the Coventry Canal to Marston Junction before field paths bring you to the town of Bedworth.
Burrough Hill & Somerby from Twyford
Visorando Member 10.96 mi
+617 ft
-610 ft
5h 35
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 
2.15 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 00
Easy
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.
Bedworth to Bulkington Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.43 mi
+69 ft
-85 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
From the market town of Bedworth this trail takes you on field paths to the Coventry Canal, up to Marston Junction and back via the Ashby Canal and the village of Bulkington.
Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire
Visorando Member 
2.16 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Nottingham
A pleasant and easy walk in Nottinghamshire encompassing tree-side tracks, open fields, the River Trent, Clifton Village and a farm.
Around the remains of Dale Abbey and The Hermitage cave
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.39 mi
+387 ft
-374 ft
2h 50
Easy
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.
The Avon Valley from Rugby Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.96 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Rugby (Warwickshire)
This trail takes you from Rugby train station to the village of Clifton upon Dunsmore following a section of the Oxford Canal and Wilmcote the Shakespeare Avon Way. Sample a different side of Rugby, with an amble along the Avon Valley through peace and quiet to the village of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore.
Derby, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Association / Club / Walk leader 
1.45 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Derby
The walk visits sites in Derby associated with the planning of the rebellion, and the trial and execution of the Pentrich rebels.This is Walk 15 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Coventry's Historic Centre, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.91 mi
+118 ft
-125 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Coventry (West Midlands Combined Authority)
Vibrant Coventry... England’s 9th largest city is known for its industrial past (think cars, bicycles and ribbons), Lady Godiva, and of course the devastating bombing in WWII which practically destroyed St Michael's Cathedral., Wilmcote Coventry, today is a city of unsung art and culture.
Some Highlights of Nottingham
Visorando Member 8.08 mi
+384 ft
-354 ft
4h 05
Easy
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 
1.44 mi
+85 ft
-72 ft
0h 45
Easy
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.
Ashby Local
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.80 mi
+292 ft
-272 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cold Ashby (West Northamptonshire)
My favourite ramble which begins and ends at St Denys Church, Cold Ashby. This is a proper ramble with both hard and soft surfaces and good views from Honey Hill.
Canley to Coventry Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.77 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Coventry (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This walk between Canley and Coventry railway stations explores the green spaces of Canley Ford Local Nature Reserve, Top Green Park, and Coventry’s largest city park, the stunning War Memorial Park.
Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick
Visorando Member 
12.89 mi
+768 ft
-741 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Winwick (West Northamptonshire)
A lengthy Northamptonshire walk that explores the countryside to the north-west of Northampton. The route uses a section of the Jurassic Way, the towpath of Grand Union Canal, fields paths and country lanes. Winwick is a small rural community of some 40 souls, according to their website, situated off the A428 north of West Haddon and west of Northampton.
Tile Hill Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.99 mi
+131 ft
-112 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Coventry (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail explores the remaining areas of woodland from what was once part of the great Forest of Arden. Historically this was an area of scattered farmsteads, mostly belonging to the Stoneleigh Estate. You’ll still see occasional older buildings amongst the modern development as well as the plaque which marks the site of the former Massey Ferguson Factory.
Burton Green & Beechwood, Millenium way
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.98 mi
+112 ft
-144 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Burton Green (Warwickshire)
This circular walk covers a delightful area of Warwickshire countryside between Coventry and Balsall Common, crossing fairly flat farmland, some woodland and quiet lanes. This is walk 30 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Bingham, including Car Colston
Visorando Member 5.09 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
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.
More walks in Ratby
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Anstey
- Arnesby
- Ashby Magna
- Aston Flamville
- Bagworth & Thornton
- Bardon
- Barlestone
- Barrow upon Soar
- Barwell
- Belton
- Birstall
- Blaby
- Blaby
- Braunstone
- Breedon on the Hill
- Broughton Astley
- Burbage
- Burton on the Wolds
- Cadeby
- Carlton
- Charley
- Charnwood
- Coleorton
- Cosby
- Cossington
- Cotes
- Countesthorpe
- Croft
- Desford
- Dunton Bassett
- Earl Shilton
- Ellistown and Battleflat
- Elmesthorpe
- Enderby
- Frolesworth
- Glen Parva
- Glenfields
- Groby
- Hathern
- Heather
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Hoton
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath
- Huncote
- Ibstock
- Kilby
- Kirby Muxloe
- Leicester Forest East
- Leicester Forest West
- Leire
- Lubbesthorpe
- Market Bosworth
- Markfield
- Mountsorrel
- Nailstone
- Narborough
- Newbold Verdon
- Newtown Linford
- North West Leicestershire
- Oadby and Wigston
- Osbaston
- Osgathorpe
- Peatling Magna
- Peckleton
- Potters Marston
- Prestwold
- Quorndon
- Ravenstone with Snibstone
- Rothley
- Sapcote
- Seagrave
- Sharnford
- Shearsby
- Shepshed
- Sileby
- Stanford on Soar
- Stanton-under-Bardon
- Staunton Harold
- Stoke Golding
- Stonebow Village
- Stoney Stanton
- Stretton Baskerville CP
- Sutton Cheney
- Swannington
- Swithland
- Syston
- Thurcaston and Cropston
- Thurlaston
- Thurmaston
- Ulverscroft
- Walton on the Wolds
- Wanlip
- Whetstone
- Whitwick
- Willoughby Waterleys
- Woodhouse
- Worthington
- Wymeswold