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Skillington walks
Croxton Kerrial circular from Geese and Fountain to Branston
Visorando Member
5.53 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Croxton Kerrial (Leicestershire)
A 9km walk, starting and finishing at the Geese and Fountain.
Hambleton Peninsula
4.85 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2h 25
Easy
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.
Culverthorpe
3.98 mi
+108 ft
-85 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Culverthorpe and Kelby (Lincolnshire)
A Lincolnshire walk that explores the parkland and surroundings of Culverthorpe Hall using some of the many local footpaths and also some of the "Stepping Out" paths set up by North Kesteven District Council.
Long Bennington Viking Way
5.60 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Long Bennington (Lincolnshire)
A nice, short walk across the countryside in Long Bennington just off the A1.
Orston, Whatton and Aslockton
5.13 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 25
Easy
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.
The Horseshoe Thurlby, Bourne, Lincolnshire circular
3.41 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 35
Easy
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.
Burrough Hill & Somerby from Twyford
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.
Hoby
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.
From Bingham, including Car Colston
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.
The Bertie Arms Uffington to Burghley House and return
4.59 mi
+62 ft
-59 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Uffington (Lincolnshire)
Lovely walk from The Bertie Arms in Uffington to Burghley House, returning via the river Welland.
Uffingham Walk Along the River Welland via Torpel Way
4.22 mi
+66 ft
-62 ft
2h 00
Easy
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.
Black Horse Baston Circular
3.73 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 45
Easy
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.
Langtoft Lincolnshire circular walk from Waggon & Horses
3.02 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 25
Easy
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
Hallaton, Glooston and Rolleston from Tugby
12.09 mi
+837 ft
-866 ft
6h 15
Moderate
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.
Stockerston, Great Easton and Gretton from Lyddington
14.04 mi
+928 ft
-938 ft
7h 15
Difficult
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.
Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham
6.70 mi
+13 ft
-23 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hoveringham (Nottinghamshire)
This circular Nottinghamshire walk explores a section of the River Trent and the surrounding countryside. The route includes the villages of Gunthorpe, Caythorpe and Hoveringham.
Market Deeping to Maxey, Cambridgeshire
4.74 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 10
Easy
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).
Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon
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.
Helpston Cambridgeshire including Rice Wood
3.21 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Helpston (City of Peterborough)
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.
Etton to Maxey, Cambridgeshire
3.68 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 45
Easy
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.
Southwell - The Minster, Bramley Apple, Workhouse, Byron and Charles 1st
5.94 mi
+174 ft
-151 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Southwell CP (Nottinghamshire)
The historic Nottinghamshire Minster town of Southwell is the seat of the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham. The Minster is globally important for the exceptional quality carvings ‘The Leaves of Southwell’. The town is famous for the original Bramley Apple tree which was sown in 1809, the fact that Charles 1st spent his final night in the town before he was taken to London for execution. Lord Byron also lived here. The Workhouse on the edge of town is a popular National Trust property.
More walks in Skillington
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Allington
- Alverton
- Ashwell
- Barleythorpe
- Barrow
- Barrowby
- Belton and Manthorpe
- Belvoir
- Bitchfield and Bassingthorpe
- Boothby Pagnell
- Bottesford
- Braceby and Sapperton
- Buckminster
- Burley
- Burton Coggles
- Careby Aunby and Holywell
- Castle Bytham
- Clipsham
- Colsterworth
- Corby Glen
- Cottesmore
- Counthorpe and Creeton
- Croxton Kerrial
- Culverthorpe and Kelby
- Denton
- Easton
- Eaton
- Empingham
- Exton and Horn
- Freeby
- Garthorpe
- Great Casterton
- Great Gonerby
- Great Ponton
- Greetham
- Gunby and Stainby
- Harlaxton
- Heydour
- Ingoldsby
- Knossington and Cold Overton
- Langham
- Little Bytham
- Little Casterton
- Little Ponton and Stroxton
- Londonthorpe and Harrowby Without
- Market Overton
- North Witham
- Old Somerby
- Orston
- Pickworth
- Redmile
- Ropsley and Humby
- Sedgebrook
- South Kesteven
- South Witham
- Sproxton
- Stoke Rochford
- Stretton
- Swayfield
- Swinstead
- Syston
- Teigh
- Thistleton
- Tickencote
- Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
- Welby
- Whissendine
- Woolsthorpe By Belvoir
- Wymondham
- Wyville cum Hungerton