Drive & Stroll
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On a fine day, there's nothing quite like a drive to the country, followed by a leisurely walk and a hearty meal in a good local pub or cafe. This book contains a collection of 20 walks in Leicestershire and Rutland to help you do just that.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Magnificent Belvoir Castle;
Rutland Water with its superb views;
The remarkable Foxton Locks on the Grand Union Canal;
Daleacre Hill with its impressive views;
The site of the final battle of the Wars of the Roses at Boswort;
The baroque mansion of Calke Abbey set in stunning, landscaped parkland;
The famous turf maze at Wing.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Magnificent Belvoir Castle;
Rutland Water with its superb views;
The remarkable Foxton Locks on the Grand Union Canal;
Daleacre Hill with its impressive views;
The site of the final battle of the Wars of the Roses at Boswort;
The baroque mansion of Calke Abbey set in stunning, landscaped parkland;
The famous turf maze at Wing.
This work presents a collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It includes routes at Cropredy, Lower Heyford, Woodstock, Kelmscott, Cottisford and Stoke Row, along with maps and photographs.