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Leicestershire

Easy hikes and walks in Leicestershire

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Exploring Leicestershire on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Leicestershire. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

4.8

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1. Beacon Hill Country Park loop

3.60km

01:02

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

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2. Foxton Locks loop — Grand Union Canal

4.39km

01:10

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sence Valley Country Park to Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve loop

6.74km

01:45

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Watermead Country Park loop — Birstall Nature Reserve

6.89km

01:45

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Melton Country Park loop

2.36km

00:37

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(25)

195

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6. Ashby Wolds Heritage Trail – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Moira

6.34km

01:38

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Shenton Station – Ambion Wood loop from Shenton

5.97km

01:32

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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118

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8. Conkers Waterside – Ashby Wolds Heritage Trail loop from Moira

6.97km

01:48

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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418

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9. Thornton Reservoir loop from Thornton

4.12km

01:04

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Staunton Harold Hall Lake – Dimminsdale Nature Reserve loop from Breedon on the Hill

4.77km

01:18

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Leicestershire

1. Beacon Hill Country Park loop

2. Foxton Locks loop — Grand Union Canal

3. Sence Valley Country Park to Kelham Bridge Nature Reserve loop

4. Watermead Country Park loop — Birstall Nature Reserve

5. Melton Country Park loop

6. Ashby Wolds Heritage Trail – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Moira

7. Shenton Station – Ambion Wood loop from Shenton

8. Conkers Waterside – Ashby Wolds Heritage Trail loop from Moira

9. Thornton Reservoir loop from Thornton

10. Staunton Harold Hall Lake – Dimminsdale Nature Reserve loop from Breedon on the Hill

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