Walking in Leicestershire: 26 Circular Walks

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If you have grown tired of your usual walk, here is a list of local spots that would be ideal for a winter stroll. Each of these places was among the least reviewed but best rated in TripAdvisor: The Outwoods, Woodhouse Eaves You are immediately in leafy surroundings as the towpath is lined with lush hedgerows and, depending on the season, hawthorn blossom. There are glimpses through to the river meadows, and boats moored along the towpath edge. This stretch is also very popular with canoeists. Start: Your walk starts where the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line runs very close to the River Soar. You’ll start and end in Great Glen on this walk, a village that’s accessible by public transport. It also has two pubs, former coaching inns that used to be on the main road to Leicester.

A circular walk of eight miles on the Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire boundary. Nether Broughton is near Melton Mowbray, famous for Pork Pies & Stilton cheese.

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There are plenty of facilities at the visitor centre at the battlefield, so you can easily spend the day walking through the beautiful countryside and learning about the historic battle here that ended the War of the Roses. You can also stop by Sutton Wharf cafe, where muddy boots, families, and furry friends are always welcome. A walk near the northern outskirts of Leicester through a series of country parks with two hilltops providing excellent views. This English Country house was initially built in 1902 and remains a private home. But its tranquil gardens are a perfect local escape. This is a fantastic walk to sample long stretches of the Leicestershire countryside and let your pup have plenty of time running free through the fields. From there on is a wide lane which takes you into open country and is more or less a straight run until you reach the old Roman Road (grid ref. SK660003). As you progress you will see the tower of the church of Stretton Magna, the sole remaining building of the medieval village which once stood there. Unfortunately it's on private land.

The short Battlefield Trail is great for families and anyone interested in history, as you’ll be given audio and visual information about the battle and landscape. Not to mention, the beautiful views of the countryside. Remember to keep your dog under close control in the villages. Don’t worry, they’ll have a chance for a run off the lead once you get to the fields. The Manners Arms in Knipton is a delightful dog-friendly pub and hotel where you and your pooch will be warmly welcomed. Otherwise, The Wheel Inn in Branston is a quaint country pub that will happily cater for you and your pup. A eleven and half mile country walk in evocative Rutlandshire from Rutland Water to the neighbouring villages of Greetham and Exton.Find Leicestershire walks from the list below which features the best walking routes in the area. Most are circular walks and are listed from the shortest and easiest to the longest more challenging routes. Map - Leicestershire With plenty of opportunities for off-lead roaming, and a gradient sure to tire the legs out, your pup will be well entertained and exercised by the end of this walk. But should you like to spend a few more hours roaming the countryside, you can visit the nearby Melton Country Park or join the Leicestershire Round, (provided you want to spend a few days walking!) There is ongoing work to replace the conifers with native, deciduous trees meaning this mixed woodland will change over the years and already differs to the forest it was several years ago. Several of the pathways have been surfaced, creating an easy circular, accessible walk.