Southwell walks

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swanpool and Forest Park Circular ( Download : PDF )

3.98mi +39ft -43ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Lincolnshire

A round trip of 4 miles for locals, with occasional views of Lincoln Cathedral and Ellis Mill.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.