Best walks to or from East Midlands Parkway
Nottinghamshire · East Midlands of England | Walks by train
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at East Midlands Parkway Station.
East Midlands Parkway Station Circular via Gotham
19km. Moderate ascents. 5h–8h30.
Lunch stops in Gotham (3h–5h in): the Sun Inn, the Cuckoo Bush Inn, or the Star Inn.
Adapted from a route by the Leicester Ramblers — download GPX route
East Midlands Parkway Station to Barrow-upon-Soar Station
Tough: 23km. Flat terrain. 6h–10h.
Mostly on decent paths and along the River Soar and Grand Union Canal.
Lunch: Nowhere to eat en route — pack lunch!
End-of-walk rewards: the Boat Inn, the Navigation Inn, or the Hunting Lodge.
Adapted from a route by the Leicester Ramblers — download GPX route
Nottingham Station to East Midlands Parkway Station
18km. Gentle ascents. 4h30–8h.
Canal, river, wooded track, and roadside footpath. Short stretch on busy A453.
Lunch stops: Wilford Farm (1h30–2h30 in), or Dovecote Barn Café (3h–5h30 in).
Adapted from a route by the Leicester Ramblers — download GPX route
Nottingham Station to East Midlands Parkway Station
Tough: 25km. Flat terrain. 6h30–10h30.
Mostly on decent paths.
Lunch stops: Reflections (2h30–4h30 in), the Kiosk at Sawley Lock (2h30–4h30 in), or the Larkbeare Inn (4h30–7h30 in).
End-of-walk rewards: Sawley Waterside & Marina, or the Plank & Leggit.
Adapted from a route by the Leicester Ramblers — download GPX route