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South Croxton walks
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.
Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Croxton Kerrial circular from Geese and Fountain to Branston
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.
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.
Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire
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.
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.
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.
Some Highlights of Nottingham
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.
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.
Ilkeston, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
0.95 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
0h 30
Easy
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.
More walks in South Croxton
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- Ab Kettleby
- Asfordby
- Barkby
- Barkby Thorpe
- Barrow upon Soar
- Beeby
- Billesdon
- Birstall
- Blaby
- Blaston
- Broughton and Old Dalby
- Burton and Dalby
- Burton on the Wolds
- Burton Overy
- Carlton Carlieu
- Charnwood
- Cold Newton
- Cossington
- Costock
- Countesthorpe
- Cranoe
- East Goscote
- East Norton
- Freeby
- Frisby
- Frisby on the Wreake
- Gaddesby
- Gaulby
- Glooston
- Goadby
- Great Glen
- Grimston
- Hallaton
- Hamilton Lea
- Harborough
- Hoby with Rotherby
- Horninghold
- Hoton
- Houghton on the Hill
- Hungarton
- Illston on the Hill
- Keyham
- Kibworth Harcourt
- Kilby
- King's Norton
- Kirby Bellars
- Knossington and Cold Overton
- Launde
- Little Stretton
- Loddington
- Lowesby
- Marefield
- Melton
- Mountsorrel
- Noseley
- Oadby and Wigston
- Owston and Newbold
- Prestwold
- Queniborough
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake
- Rearsby
- Rempstone
- Rolleston
- Rothley
- Scalford
- Scraptoft
- Seagrave
- Shangton
- Sileby
- Skeffington
- Slawston
- Somerby
- Stonton Wyville
- Stoughton
- Syston
- Thorpe in the Glebe
- Thrussington
- Thurmaston
- Thurnby and Bushby
- Tilton on the Hill and Halstead
- Tugby and Keythorpe
- Tur Langton
- Twyford and Thorpe
- Upper Broughton
- Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
- Walton on the Wolds
- Wanlip
- Willoughby on the Wolds
- Wistow
- Withcote
- Wymeswold