Swannington (Leicestershire) walks

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

13.71mi +492ft -476ft 6h45 Moderate
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.

Old John & Beacon Hill ( Download : PDF )

8.57mi +755ft -748ft 4h35 Moderate
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.

Bosworth Ramble - Market Bosworth ( Download : PDF )

7.47mi +197ft -223ft 3h35 Moderate
Starting point in Market Bosworth - Leicestershire

Walk through the small market town of Market Bosworth, a stroll by the canal, and a walk through fields that may have been fought over in the Battle of Bosworth; the last significant battle of the war of the roses in 1485.

Derby, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

1.45mi +16ft -16ft 0h40 Easy
Starting point in Derby

The walk visits sites in Derby associated with the planning of the rebellion, and the trial and execution of the Pentrich rebels. This is Walk 15 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire ( Download : PDF )

2.16mi +138ft -125ft 1h05 Easy
Starting point in Nottingham

A pleasant and easy walk in Nottinghamshire encompassing tree-side tracks, open fields, the River Trent, Clifton Village and a farm.

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

10.9mi +276ft -253ft 5h15 Moderate
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 Moderate
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.

Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe ( Download : PDF )

6.83mi +203ft -217ft 3h20 Moderate
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.

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.

Nottingham, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

1.44mi +39ft -36ft 0h40 Easy
Starting point in 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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

2.79mi +62ft -62ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in 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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.

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.

Heanor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

3.71mi +262ft -266ft 1h55 Moderate
Starting point in Heanor and Loscoe - 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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.

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.

Eastwood, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

4.96mi +207ft -187ft 2h30 Moderate
Starting point in Eastwood - 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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Langley Mill, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

5.18mi +207ft -217ft 2h35 Moderate
Starting point in Aldercar and Langley Mill - 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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Moorgreen Res & Felley Mills Track ( Download : PDF )

5.99mi +240ft -240ft 3h00 Moderate
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.

Codnor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

2.65mi +148ft -164ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Codnor - 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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Fenny Bentley ( Download : PDF )

4.29mi +240ft -253ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Along the Bentley Brook to an interesting village and church.

Mappleton & the River Dove ( Download : PDF )

2.18mi +190ft -197ft 1h10 Easy
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

A quick stroll to the village with a brief riverside interlude.

Hanging Bridge & Okeover Park ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +308ft -338ft 2h30 Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Valley and parkland views on either side of the River Dove.

Thorpe and Dovedale ( Download : PDF )

6.65mi +292ft -318ft 3h20 Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Above and along the Dove valley to a Peak District classic.

Tissington Trail Cycle ( Download : PDF )

15.07mi +1421ft -1421ft 4 hrs Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Glorious mountain bike routes with long stretches off-road.