Willoughby on the Wolds

Broxtowe Group

We are the Broxtowe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is a circular walk through farm and woodland that starts in Willoughby on the Wolds and visits Wysall. The route follows the Mid Shires way along a ridge walk that gives great views of the Trent Valley it returns through the two villages.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 59m / 194ft
Type:: circular

The route is on generally well maintained paths and a small amount of road walking on quiet roads. There are a number of stiles on the route and it is prone to be muddy after periods of bad weather. The intention is to stop at Wysall for lunch.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 63399 25301
Nearest postcode:: LE12 6SS
what3words:: disbanded.teacher.postage

Start time:: 10:15 am

Considerate parking on Main Street or Church Lane Willoughby

Upcoming walks with Broxtowe Group

Shardlow circular via Aston-on-Trent

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

East Leake

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Hemlock Stone to Cossall

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Tilton on the Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.7 miles

Blidworth Bottoms

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.0 miles

White Edge

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

Shipley Park

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.5 miles

Cromford - Matlock

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

AWSWORTH BABBINGTON STRELLEY AWSWORTH

Start:

Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Staunton Harold area

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.6 miles

Elvaston Castle

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.2 miles