Walking in Leicestershire: 26 Circular Walks

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A nine miles linear rural walk between county boundaries from Leicestershire into Lincolnshire. The walk ends in the home town of Mrs Thatcher. Trace the War of the Roses in Bosworth or see an Iron Age hill fort at Burrough Hill . And if you really want to give your legs a workout, there’s a well-maintained 100-mile circular route all around the county. This English Country house was initially built in 1902 and remains a private home. But its tranquil gardens are a perfect local escape.

Trek through this rugged but beautiful landscape to reach the highest point in the county atop Beacon Hill. This route will take you from the outskirts of Loughborough, through the Out Woods and country park to the hill.Leicestershire and Leicester are home to a number of spots that are perfect for socially-distanced winter walks, as revealed by new research by Clarks. 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.

This route takes you between Knipton and Branston, passing by the beautiful reservoir on your way. You’ll pass charming cottages in the villages, as well as have wonderful views over the River Devon and reservoir as you come into Branston. This walk is a stunning short stroll through the countryside and villages and can be easily extended by combining it with a walk around Belvoir Castle and the surrounding estate. Walk up this steep-sided hill to see one of the best-preserved hill forts in Leicestershire. And once you’ve taken in the scenic views from the top, the surrounding country park is a pretty place to potter too.If you plan to spend a few days walking, the Leicestershire Round long-distance trail passes through the park. But at just over 102 miles, it’s certainly a bit more than the average afternoon’s dog walk in Leicestershire. It offers a series of pretty streams and lots of wildlife to look out for. Read More Related Articles Burrough Hill is a few miles south of Melton Mowbray , so if you work up an appetite on your walk, head there for a pork pie, its culinary speciality.