Kibworth Walks

10 miles (16 km)

This Leicestershire village is nicely positioned for some fine canal and country walking.
This circular walk from Kibworth Beauchamp takes you to the nearby Saddington Reservoir before heading to the lovely Foxton Locks on the Grand Union Canal.
The walk starts by heading south from Kibworth Beauchamp to Smeeton Westerby. Here you can pick up the Saddington Road, a pleasant country lane which will lead you west to Saddington. On the way you'll cross the Grand Union Canal near Saddington Tunnel, where there are pleasant walks along the towpath. This route continues to Saddington village where you can pick up the Leicestershire Round and follow the waymarked footpath to the reservoir.
The trail then heads south east to Smeeton Gorse and Gumley before coming to the splendid Foxton Locks. Here you'll find a country park with waterside trails, woodland paths and a photogenic staircase of locks.

Kibworth Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Kibworth Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Kibworth OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Kibworth Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Kibworth

Saddington Reservoir - Enjoy a circular walk to this pretty reservoir from the Leicestershire village of Saddington
Grand Union Canal Walk - Follow the towpath of Britain's longest canal from London to Birmingham on this fabulous waterside walk
Leicestershire Round - Explore the countryside, villages, canals, rivers and reservoirs of Leicestershire on this interesting and varied circular walk
Foxton Locks - This impressive staircase of locks in Foxton are a popular tourist attraction
Uppingham - The town of Uppingham is located in a pleasant position in Rutland
Market Harborough Canal - Follow the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand Union Canal from Market Harborough to Foxton Locks on this waterside walk in Leicestershire
Eyebrook Reservoir - Enjoy a stroll alongside this lovely reservoir near Corby
Brocks Hill Country Park - Enjoy woodland, meadows, ponds and a community orchard in this 67 acre country park in Leicester
Wistow - This Leicestershire based hamlet is a fine place to visit with a variety of attractions and an interesting history.
River Soar - This lovely circular waterside walk takes you along both sides of the River Soar in the city centre of Leicester
Hallaton - This pretty Leicestershire village is well worth a visit with its picturesque village pond, 13th century church and thatched cottages

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

A few miles to the north west you can visit the interesting hamlet of Wistow. In the area there's nice waterside walks along the Grand Union Canal and the River Sence. There's also the Wistow Maze, a Rural Centre with a large garden centre, a model village, a cafe/bistro, a Mediterranean deli and an art gallery.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Leicestershire Walks page.