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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newstead Abbey from Linby
5.46 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Linby CP (Nottinghamshire)
This circular walk in Nottinghamshire starts from the attractive village of Linby, a conservation village, and uses part of the dismantled Great Northern Railway line to get to Newstead Abbey, the ruins of an Augustinian Priory built by Henry II in 1170. The return to Linby is through Abbey Woods and Papplewick village.
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.
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.
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.
Codnor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
2.65 mi
+164 ft
-184 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Codnor CP (Derbyshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After visiting the Butterley Works, the rebels continued their march through the night of the 9th June 1817 towards Nottingham. At Codnor they sought refreshment and shelter from the rain in public houses and continued their search for weapons, being joined by those from Ripley, Heage, Swanwick and Alfreton.This is Walk 9 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
More walks in Wymeswold
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- Ab Kettleby
- Anstey
- Asfordby
- Barkby
- Barkby Thorpe
- Barrow upon Soar
- Barton in Fabis
- Beeby
- Bingham
- Birstall
- Bradmore
- Broughton and Old Dalby
- Bunny
- Burton on the Wolds
- Charnwood
- Clawson, Hose and Harby
- Clipston
- Colston Bassett
- Colwick
- Cossington
- Costock
- Cotes
- Cotgrave
- Cropwell Bishop
- Cropwell Butler
- East Goscote
- East Leake
- Frisby on the Wreake
- Gaddesby
- Gamston
- Gotham
- Grimston
- Groby
- Hamilton Lea
- Hathern
- Hickling
- Hoby with Rotherby
- Holme Pierrepont
- Hoton
- Hungarton
- Keyworth
- Kingston on Soar
- Kinoulton
- Kirby Bellars
- Langar cum Barnstone
- Lowesby
- Mountsorrel
- Newtown Linford
- Normanton on Soar
- Normanton on the Wolds
- Owthorpe
- Plumtree
- Prestwold
- Queniborough
- Quorndon
- Radcliffe on Trent
- Ratby
- Ratcliffe on Soar
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake
- Rearsby
- Rempstone
- Rothley
- Ruddington
- Rushcliffe
- Saxondale
- Seagrave
- Sileby
- South Croxton
- Stanford on Soar
- Stanton on the Wolds
- Sutton Bonington
- Swithland
- Syston
- Thorpe in the Glebe
- Thrumpton
- Thrussington
- Thurcaston and Cropston
- Thurmaston
- Tithby
- Tollerton
- Twyford and Thorpe
- Ulverscroft
- Upper Broughton
- Upper Saxondale
- Walton on the Wolds
- Wanlip
- West Leake
- Widmerpool
- Willoughby on the Wolds
- Wiverton Hall
- Woodhouse
- Wysall