If you enjoy country walks, we have devised five different walks for you to try.

Walk one is about 5-6 miles.

This walk takes you out of the Village of Great Easton, up and around the historic house of Nevill Holt, once the home of the Cunard family who owned the famous shipping company. Then walking around towards America farm, and  returning back to the Village with wonderful views of the Eyebrook Reservoir - Absolutely breathtaking.

Walk two is about 4-5 miles.

Taking the Bringhust road out of the Village of Great Easton, this takes you past the Victorian Village School, and up to the small village of Bringhurst. This has a wonderful old Church that is well worth a visit. Then travelling along a footpath, you will arrive at another small village called Drayton. The village boasts the fact that their Church, set on the village green, is the smallest in Leicestershire, also worth a visit. The walk then takes you up a route, up towards Nevill Holt, and then you descend down, back to Great Easton on the same route as Walk one.

Walk three is about 3-4 miles.

Taking the Caldecott road out of Great Easton, this takes you part of the walk on the Jurassic Way up through the perfect unspoilt village of Rockingham. Looking down on the village stands Rockingham Castle of Norman origins. The Castle is open on certain days, and if you wish to visit the Castle it will be worth finding out when the opening times are. It boasts lovely gardens and woodlands, tea room and a really special gift shop. The house is also open, and a tour is very worthwhile. Although it is open to the public, it is stilled in private ownership and is a family home still. The village of Rockingham also has a tea shop to refresh you ready for your return journey.

Walk four is as short or as long as required.

This consists of a special conservation fieldwalk, created across farmland to link existing rights of way and provide stunning views of the local landscape. From the hills above Great Easton, the nearby Eyebrook Reservoir and the Eyebrook and Welland Valleys can be seen.

Walk 5 consists of a wonderful walk around the Eyebrook Reservoir.

Taking the Caldecott Road out of Great Easton, you turn right at the signs for the Reservoir. When you get to the fishing lodge, all that is required is that you sign in at the desk. Then prepare yourself for a wonderful walk, all flat, around one of the best kept secrets in the area. Red kites flying above, and if you are lucky you may see the Osprey which has also taken to the Eyebrook. Many geese, ducks, swans...even black swans, herons, to name just a few. Remember to bring your binoculars. Plenty of fishing for trout all around, and when you have completed the circuit, you can rest at the Fishing Lodge, before you set off on your return. The Fishing Lodge and most of this walk is suitable for wheelchairs.

Maps are provided for you to take with you on your walks.

There are also walks to Rockingham Castle, and walks around the grounds if it is open.  

Teas are available at the Castle,  as well as teas available in the pretty village of Rockingham.

We also have a few bikes available, if you would like to cycle around the local area.

Please contact us if you are interested in this break.