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West Leake walks
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.
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.
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.
Around the remains of Dale Abbey and The Hermitage cave
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
2.79 mi
+79 ft
-66 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Greasley (Nottinghamshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In the morning of 10th June the Pentrich rebels approached the stream, the Gilt Brook, marching down the Nottingham Road from Eastwood. This walk takes you to places associated with these events and follows the route of the final part of their march.This is Walk 13 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Eastwood, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
4.96 mi
+174 ft
-154 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Eastwood CP (Nottinghamshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. It takes you to places associated with the rebels’ march on the morning of 10th June 1817.This is Walk 12 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Langley Mill, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
5.18 mi
+276 ft
-285 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aldercar and Langley Mill CP (Derbyshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After walking through the night the rebels reached the crossing of the Erewash River at Langley Bridge. They were to stop for refreshment here at the Junction Navigation Inn, now the Great Northern public house, before continuing their march towards Eastwood.This is Walk 11 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Moorgreen Res & Felley Mills Track
5.99 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Greasley (Nottinghamshire)
A moderate walk for all weathers on well trodden tracks through varied terrain including woodland, along a reservoir and on open tracks with great views over the outer Nottinghamshire Countryside.
Heanor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
3.71 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Heanor and Loscoe CP (Derbyshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In 1817 Heanor was a small settlement next to Heanor Hall and estate, where most were miners in shallow ‘bell pits’, quarrymen and domestic framework stocking knitters. Men from the area were to join the rebels as they marched from South Wingfield and Pentrich on 10th June 1817.This is Walk 10 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Heanor, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group
8.84 mi
+433 ft
-633 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Heanor and Loscoe CP (Derbyshire)
This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Heanor and finishes in Giltbrook.
More walks in West Leake
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aston upon Trent CP
- Bardon
- Barrow upon Soar
- Barton in Fabis
- Belton
- Bradmore
- Breaston
- Breedon on the Hill
- Broxtowe
- Bunny
- Burton Joyce
- Burton on the Wolds
- Castle Donington
- Charley
- Charnwood
- Clipston
- Colwick
- Cossall
- Cossington
- Costock
- Cotes
- Cotgrave
- Dale Abbey
- Draycott and Church Wilne
- East Goscote
- East Leake
- Ellistown and Battleflat
- Elvaston CP
- Erewash
- Gamston
- Gotham
- Hathern
- Holme Pierrepont
- Hopwell
- Hoton
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath
- Isley cum Langley
- Kegworth
- Keyworth
- Kingston on Soar
- Lockington-Hemington
- Long Whatton and Diseworth
- Mapperley
- Markfield
- Mountsorrel
- Newtown Linford
- Normanton on Soar
- Normanton on the Wolds
- Ockbrook and Borrowash
- Osgathorpe
- Plumtree
- Prestwold
- Queniborough
- Quorndon
- Ratcliffe on Soar
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake
- Rempstone
- Risley
- Rothley
- Ruddington
- Rushcliffe
- Sandiacre
- Sawley
- Seagrave
- Shardlow and Great Wilne
- Shepshed
- Sileby
- Stanford on Soar
- Stanley and Stanley Common
- Stanton by Dale
- Stanton on the Wolds
- Stapleford
- Stoke Bardolph
- Stonebow Village
- Sutton Bonington
- Swannington
- Swithland
- Syston
- Thorpe in the Glebe
- Thrumpton
- Thrussington
- Thurcaston and Cropston
- Tollerton
- Trowell
- Ulverscroft
- Walton on the Wolds
- Wanlip
- West Hallam
- Whitwick
- Widmerpool
- Willoughby on the Wolds
- Woodhouse
- Wymeswold
- Wysall