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Shackerstone walks
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.
George Eliot's Nuneaton Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader1.83 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.
Old John & Beacon Hill
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.
Bermuda Park to Bedworth Railway Stations, Rail Trails
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.
Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft
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.
Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth
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.
Bedworth to Bulkington Railway Stations, Rail Trails
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.
Middleton Circular
3.79 mi
+157 ft
-167 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Middleton CP (Warwickshire)
Pleasant mainly flat circular walk starting and ending at a pub.
Shardlow - Trent & Mersey Canal - River Derwent - Great Wilne Loop
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.
Meriden to Kenilworth, Millenium Way
10.42 mi
+135 ft
-256 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Meriden (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This is the 7th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Meriden to Kenilworth.
From Meriden, Millenium Way
8.63 mi
+223 ft
-220 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from Meriden (West Midlands Combined Authority)
Our walk starts from the medieval stone cross on the village green in Meriden, which reputedly marks the centre of England. This circular walk incorporates the most northerly part of the Millennium Way, joined by a short link through the delightful village of Berkswell, with its lovely cafe. It is amazing to be on such lovely countryside only a few miles from the West Midlands conurbation. HS2 is only encountered for a short section. This is walk 40 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
The Fauld Crater from Hanbury
1.66 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Hanbury (Staffordshire)
This Staffordshire stroll visits the site of the largest non-nuclear explosion in the world - the Fauld Crater. It is an easy walk and offers an interesting diversion for an hour or so.
East from Berkswell - Millenium Way
3.53 mi
+75 ft
-69 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Berkswell (West Midlands Combined Authority)
An enjoyable short walk which takes in some attractive countryside and farmland. No sign of HS2! Mostly flat with dog-friendly gates & stiles.This the walk 3 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
West from Berkswell, Millenium Way
5.16 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Berkswell (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This circular walk starts from Berswell. Almost half of this delightful walk across the countryside uses a section of the MILLENNIUM WAY, with its distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is the walk 11 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Hampton-in-Arden Railway Station, Rail Trails
3.63 mi
+92 ft
-95 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Hampton in Arden (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail takes you on mainly tarmacked surfaces out of Hampton-in-Arden, across the River Blythe to the Marsh Lane Nature Reserve before returning to the village. Mentioned in Domesday Book, Hampton is now a popular commuter village and also boasts Solihull’s only Michelin-starred restaurant – Peel’s at Hampton Manor. There are plenty of hints of its antiquity in the well preserved 17th century timbered houses of the village.
More walks in Shackerstone
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ansley CP
- Appleby Magna
- Arley CP
- Ashby Woulds
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Aston Flamville
- Atherstone CP
- Austrey CP
- Baddesley Ensor CP
- Bagworth & Thornton
- Bardon
- Barlestone
- Barwell
- Baxterley CP
- Belton
- Bentley CP
- Breedon on the Hill
- Bretby
- Brizlincote
- Burbage
- Cadeby
- Caldecote CP
- Calke CP
- Carlton
- Castle Gresley
- Cauldwell
- Charley
- Chilcote
- Clifton Campville
- Coleorton
- Desford
- Dordon CP
- Earl Shilton
- Ellistown and Battleflat
- Elmesthorpe
- Grendon CP
- Hartshill CP
- Hartshorne
- Heather
- Higham on the Hill
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath
- Ibstock
- Leicester Forest West
- Linton
- Mancetter CP
- Market Bosworth
- Markfield
- Measham
- Merevale CP
- Nailstone
- Netherseal
- Newbold Verdon
- Newton Regis CP
- Normanton Le Heath
- North Warwickshire
- North West Leicestershire
- Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe
- Osbaston
- Osgathorpe
- Over Whitacre CP
- Overseal
- Packington
- Peckleton
- Polesworth CP
- Potters Marston
- Ravenstone with Snibstone
- Rosliston
- Sapcote
- Seckington CP
- Sharnford
- Sheepy
- Shepshed
- Shuttington CP
- Smisby
- Snarestone
- Stanton-under-Bardon
- Stapenhill
- Staunton Harold
- Stoke Golding
- Stoney Stanton
- Stretton Baskerville CP
- Stretton en le Field
- Sutton Cheney
- Swannington
- Swepstone
- Ticknall CP
- Twycross
- Whitwick
- Witherley
- Woodville
- Worthington