As the days shorten, we still want to get out for some fresh air but probably not tramp across muddy fields. Here we pick our favourite 10 strolls that can all be done within an hour or so, generally along park, forest or reservoir tracks with good surfaces, which means they are more suitable for less-able/younger walkers. Check for Covid restrictions if you plan to visit any of the cafes.

Local Living Publisher Nicholas Rudd-Jones, author of two walking guides (Urban Rambles and Pathways), has collated his 10 favourite walks in our region, all of which have a fabulous pub…

This is really a circumnavigation of Burghley House, with great views from the southern side, and the full circuit made possible by the permissive footpath running between Pilsgate and the…

This walk takes you through an area steeped in history and lovely stretches of the River Nene KEY DATA Distance: 5 miles (8 km) Typical Time: 2 to 2.5 hours…

Bedford Purlieus has been described as one of the most flower-rich woods in England. Nicholas Rudd-Jones guides you there on a walk that starts in the pretty village of Apethorpe…

This walk takes in two very attractive villages and glorious views looking down across to Oundle and the Nene Valley. Good for spotting wildlife, especially red kites! KEY DATA Distance:…

This walk offers views without parallel in the region, effectively a circumnavigation of the Harringworth Viaduct Key Data Distance: 4.4 miles (7.1 km) Typical time: 1 hour 45 mins OS…

This walk has just about everything you could wish for – a charming village, a winding river, contours, ancient buildings, woods and heathland… oh, and red kites. And because it’s…