Freeby walks

Croxton Kerrial circular from Geese and Fountain to Branston ( Download : PDF )

5.53mi +446ft -436ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Croxton Kerrial - Leicestershire

A 9km walk, starting and finishing at the Geese and Fountain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Circular Walk from Bingham, including Car Colston ( Download : PDF )

5.09mi +26ft -26ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Long Bennington Viking Way ( Download : PDF )

5.6mi +62ft -62ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Long Bennington - Lincolnshire

A nice, short walk across the countryside in Long Bennington just off the A1.

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.

Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham ( Download : PDF )

6.7mi +16ft -23ft 3h05 Average
Starting point in 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.

Culverthorpe ( Download : PDF )

3.98mi +115ft -115ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Some Highlights of Nottingham ( Download : PDF )

8.08mi +325ft -295ft 4h00 Easy
Starting point in 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.

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.