Shardlow and Great Wilne walks

Belton, Osgathorpe, & Worthington from Diseworth ( Download : PDF )

10.3mi +302ft -285ft 5h00 Average
Starting point in Long Whatton and Diseworth - Leicestershire

This Leicestershire walk explores the northwest 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.

Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth ( Download : PDF )

13.71mi +492ft -476ft 6h45 Average
Starting point in 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.

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.

Moorgreen Res & Felley Mills Track ( Download : PDF )

5.99mi +240ft -240ft 3h00 Average
Starting point in 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.

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.

Newstead Abbey from Linby ( Download : PDF )

5.46mi +135ft -135ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Linby - 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.

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.

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.

The Fauld Crater from Hanbury ( Download : PDF )

1.66mi +82ft -82ft 0h50 Easy
Starting point in Hanbury (Staffordshire) - Staffordshire

This Staffordshire stroll visits the site of the largest non-nuclear explosion in the world - the Fauld Crater. It is an easy walk and offers an interesting diversion for an hour or so.

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.

Lea Riber Tansley ( Download : PDF )

7.08mi +1122ft -1115ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Cromford - Derbyshire

A good mixed terrain walk with great views. The early footpath rising through the woods was not well used so poorly defined.

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.

Hardwick Hall and the Rowthorne Trail ( Download : PDF )

6.74mi +308ft -308ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall offers many different walking paths.
This particular walk is a good introduction to both the hall and the Rowthorne and Teversal Trails. Lovely walk through different landscapes, relatively flat and easy going except for the hill in Hardwick There are several variations incorporating other routes including Pleasley Country Park.

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.

Southwell - The Minster, Bramley Apple, Workhouse, Byron and Charles 1st ( Download : PDF )

5.94mi +138ft -141ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Southwell - Nottinghamshire

The historic Nottinghamshire Minster town of Southwell is the seat of the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham. The Minster is globally important for the exceptional quality carvings ‘The Leaves of Southwell’. The town is famous for the original Bramley Apple tree which was sown in 1809, the fact that Charles 1st spent his final night in the town before he was taken to London for execution. Lord Byron also lived here. The Workhouse on the edge of town is a popular National Trust property.

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.

Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield ( Download : PDF )

7.76mi +804ft -781ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.

Winster and Surrounds ( Download : PDF )

5.15mi +656ft -650ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Winster - Derbyshire

Nice, easy fine weather walk starting from the beautiful village of Winster. Lovely views as you travel through different terrains.

A high-level Dovedale Route ( Download : PDF )

8.45mi +1670ft -1644ft 5h20 Average
Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

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.

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.

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.

Middleton Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

3.65mi +141ft -161ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Middleton (Warwickshire) - Warwickshire

Pleasant mainly flat circular walk starting and ending at a pub.

Monyash & Lathkill Dales ( Download : PDF )

8.42mi +581ft -581ft 4h25 Average
Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

Lathkill Dale offers a variety of landscapes and this Peak District walk enables you to see this wonderful limestone dale at its best.

Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale ( Download : PDF )

7.95mi +541ft -545ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that traverses pretty Lathkill and Bradford Dales. The walk also includes a section of the Limestone Way.

Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor ( Download : PDF )

7.55mi +974ft -988ft 4h20 Average
Starting point in Edensor - Derbyshire

Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.

Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version) ( Download : PDF )

5.94mi +548ft -554ft 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.

Circular walk starting from Kneesall & including Laxton, Nottinghamshire. ( Download : PDF )

6.88mi +213ft -217ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Kneesall - Nottinghamshire

This circular walk of 7.3 miles starts & ends at the carpark behind St Bartholomew's Church, Kneesall NG22 0AD. It includes pasture and crop fields, and some woodland. Fine elevated views can be seen of the undulating countryside, especially near the Golden Hill trig point. Interesting features include the village of Laxton - the last village in the UK to farm using a medieval strip system. Nearby are Motte & Bailey earthworks. T

Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

8.88mi +653ft -650ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.

Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

5.49mi +381ft -381ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.

Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

6.03mi +433ft -394ft 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.

Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

6.73mi +463ft -463ft 3h30 Average
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.

Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

7.06mi +607ft -571ft 3h45 Average
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This walk starts in Hartington and explores Beresford Dale before visiting the village of Alstonefield. The route then continues by descending back into Wolfescote Dale and a return to the start.

Pilsbury Castle from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

4.88mi +640ft -669ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Pilsbury Castle is the main objective on this Peak District walk from bustling Hartington. Including White Peak scenery alongside the upper section of the River Dove this walk includes both Derbsyhire and Staffordshire sides of the Dove Valley.

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.

Chatsworth House walk ( Download : PDF )

3.05mi +72ft -72ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.

A Circular Walk from Baslow to Rowsley and Beeley ( Download : PDF )

12.83mi +863ft -863ft 6h40 Average
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

This is a varied walk skirting the Chatsworth Estate through woods and moorland.

Magpie Mine & Over Haddon from Ashford-in-the Water ( Download : PDF )

7.06mi +794ft -791ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Ashford in the Water - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk starts in the pretty village of Ashford-in-the-Water and explores the limestone country lying to the south of the Wye Valley. The routes visits the remains of Magpie Mine, the village of Over Haddon and uses mainly field paths to complete the route.

Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood ( Download : PDF )

5.76mi +673ft -650ft 3h15 Average
Starting point in Ashford in the Water - Derbyshire

A lovely walk from Ashford in the Water taking in a wide range of terrains including two dales, the River Wye and the Great Shacklow Wood. It's a good un!

Brushfield, Miller's Dale and Monsal Head from Lees Bottom ( Download : PDF )

6.47mi +659ft -679ft 3h35 Average
Starting point in Taddington - Derbyshire

This Peak District circuit visits the hamlet of Brushfield before following the Wye Valley back to the start. The walk passes infamous Litton Mill, Cressbrook and Monsal Head.

Monsal Trail & Ashford-in-the-Water from Lees Bottom ( Download : PDF )

8.89mi +768ft -741ft 4h45 Average
Starting point in Taddington - Derbyshire

A circular Peak District Walk that inclues a number of the highlights of the area to the west of Bakewell. The route includes sections along the River Wye, visits Monsal Head, uses a section of the Monsal Trail and Great Shacklow Wood. The walk does have a sting in the tail as there is a lengthy ascent towards the end of the walk.

Miller's Dale & Cressbrook Dale from Tideswell Dale ( Download : PDF )

5.67mi +676ft -659ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Tideswell - Derbyshire

This circular Peak District walk starts in Tideswell Dale and continues through Miller's Dale into Ravensdale. The route is an ideal introduction to this area which is popular for walkers.