Rambling & Walking

Rambling & Walking

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Walks Around East Leake

Walking Footpath Map

Walking Footpath Map

The countryside around our village is well served with footpaths and bridleways suitable for running and walking.

The map shown here is under construction but shows some of the local paths. Click here to download a PDF copy

Rights of Way (Public Paths)

You can walk on all public rights of way. Some are also open to horse riders, cyclists or motorists.

Your Rights

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 gave people more freedom to walk on open countryside. This applies to open access land, which has been opened to the public for walking.

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Walk dogs on a lead or under close control

Take a pushchair or wheelchair, although this can be difficult if the surface is uneven or muddy

Take a short route around an illegal obstruction (e.g. fences or crops) or move it to get past.

Walking

Enjoy free exercise in the fresh air by exploring Nottinghamshire on foot.

Where to walk in Nottinghamshire

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There are acres of green spaces for walking in the county including:

Country Parks

Nature Reserves and Green Spaces

Open Access Land

Find a walk: search routes across the county

Routes and Rides

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Routes and Rides brochure includes eight routes that offer a great introduction to walking, cycling or horse riding in Nottinghamshire.

Routes and Rides

Guided Walks

Natural England - permissive access routes for Walking, cycling and horse riding

Ramblers Association - national walking charity with Nottinghamshire routes

Notts Guided Walks - a monthly guide for organised walks in the countryside

Walk it - an urban walking route planner.

Walking with Dogs

You are welcome to take your dog on any right of way route but they must be on a lead or under close control. It is an offence to allow a dog to run free in a field where there are sheep. A farmer has the right to shoot a dog that is attacking or chasing livestock. You must clean up after your dog or you may be liable for a fine.

Report Problems

Many paths go across or around fields that contain crops or have been ploughed and may be uneven or muddy. Public paths should be clear from obstruction and fences, gates and stiles must be in good condition, easy to open and unlocked.

Report a right of way problem 


Related Links

Landowner responsibilities

Rights and responsibilities

View our rights of way improvement plan