Foxton walks

Grand Union Canal from Great Glen ( Download : PDF )

2.81mi +36ft -36ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Great Glen - Leicestershire

A short Leicestershire walk that explores the countryside to the south of Great Glen. The walk also includes a short section of the Grand Union Canal including Crane's Lock.

Hallaton, Glooston and Rolleston from Tugby ( Download : PDF )

12.09mi +843ft -876ft 6h15 Average
Starting point in 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.

Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon ( Download : PDF )

4.41mi +302ft -246ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe ( Download : PDF )

6.83mi +203ft -217ft 3h20 Average
Starting point in 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 ( Download : PDF )

4.43mi +112ft -108ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Ashby Local Walk ( Download : PDF )

6.8mi +308ft -322ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in Cold Ashby - Northamptonshire

My favourite ramble which begins and ends at St Denys Church, Cold Ashby. This is a proper ramble with both hard and soft surfaces and good views from Honey Hill.

Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick ( Download : PDF )

12.89mi +738ft -709ft 6h35 Average
Starting point in Winwick (Northamptonshire) - Northamptonshire

A lengthy Northamptonshire walk that explores the countryside to the north-west of Northampton. The route uses a section of the Jurassic Way, the towpath of Grand Union Canal, fields paths and country lanes. Winwick is a small rural community of some 40 souls, according to their website, situated off the A428 north of West Haddon and west of Northampton.

Stockerston, Great Easton and Gretton from Lyddington ( Download : PDF )

14.04mi +915ft -925ft 7h15 Difficult
Starting point in Lyddington - Rutland

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.

Burrough Hill & Somerby from Twyford ( Download : PDF )

10.96mi +535ft -515ft 5h30 Average
Starting point in 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.

Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft ( Download : PDF )

10.9mi +276ft -253ft 5h15 Average
Starting point in Croft (Leicestershire) - 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.

Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby ( Download : PDF )

12.24mi +207ft -207ft 5h50 Average
Starting point in 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.

Hambleton Peninsula circular walk ( Download : PDF )

4.85mi +194ft -200ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Hambleton - Rutland

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.

Old John & Beacon Hill ( Download : PDF )

8.57mi +755ft -748ft 4h35 Average
Starting point in 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.

Hoby circular walk ( Download : PDF )

5.49mi +167ft -190ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Dodford/Weedon circuit ( Download : PDF )

2.7mi +89ft -105ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Dodford - Northamptonshire

Taking in the road walking along the A45 but with nice views of rolling countryside, a saunter along the Grand Union, (there's a memorial bench under the A45 to rest and lunch and keep dry), and then heading off the canal towards the village of Dodford with a Grade 1 listed church to visit. Parking at the village hall or opposite the church.

Flecknoe-Braunston ( Download : PDF )

8.55mi +318ft -292ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Wolfhampcote - Warwickshire

Lovely circular route on paths, bridleways and canal.

Newnham, Northamptonshire ( Download : PDF )

7.23mi +397ft -394ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Newnham - Northamptonshire

This is a good walk at any time but really good in spring when the bluebells are out in Badby Woods and butterflies are exploring the hedgerows. The route passes through some scenic Northamptonshire villages and includes small stretches of the Nene and Knightley Ways.

Grand Union Canal and Beacon Hill from Napton-on-the-Hill ( Download : PDF )

7.53mi +472ft -479ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Napton on the Hill - Warwickshire

A Warwickshire walk full of interest. The route passes a restored windmill, follows two sections of canal and visits the summit of Beacon Hill which offers good views across the surrounding countryside.