Hinckley & Bosworth Borough offers a diverse range of walking opportunities, from urban trails and heritage routes to peaceful nature reserves and country parks. Discover walks in and around Hinckley and Burbage, where routes showcase the area’s local history, green spaces and community landmarks.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has developed a selection of walking routes through Hinckley town centre and nearby industrial areas, providing a unique way to explore the borough’s past, present and future. For those looking to enjoy the natural environment, the page also highlights several wildlife-rich sites managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, including the beautiful Altar Stones Nature Reserve.
Visitors can also explore some of Leicestershire’s most important countryside destinations, including Bosworth Battlefield Country Park, where history and nature combine to create a memorable walking experience. Whether you’re seeking an easy town walk, a wildlife adventure or a journey through local heritage, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough has something for every walker to enjoy.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council have produced a set of maps for the main business sites in Hinckley. The walks are of various lengths and are designed to easily fit into your day, for example your lunch break, to help you improve your health. All the maps are available to download.
For stunning views across the Leicestershire countryside, yet nestled in the suburbs, look no further than Altar Stones nature reserve. Perched atop a rocky hilltop, it is said that during World War II, you could see the bombing of Coventry – 30 miles away!
Managed on behalf of the National Trust, this tiny mixed woodland is the perfect place to indulge in a spot of tree hugging – what’s the oldest tree you can find? Listen out for drumming woodpeckers and calling nuthatches or pop a sweet blackberry in your mouth in autumn.
Lea Meadows is a beautiful, diverse and historical nature reserve, teeming with wildflowers and birds. The meeting of meadows, woodland and a meandering stream make for a peaceful, wild experience – and if you’re lucky, you might even see a kingfisher!
John Harris’s Walking in England website provides a range of walking routes and maps for all of England. You can use the below pages to find walks in Harborough District.
The Leicester page provides walks for Desford, Groby, market Bosworth, Markfield, Ratby, Thornton and more…
The Hinckley page provides walks for Hinckley, Burbage, Market Bosworth, Sharnford, Sketchley and more…
