Exercise in and around the village

Exercising in Redmile relies heavily on the outdoors - this section includes details of walking and cycling in the area with most routes offering spectacular views of Belvoir Castle.

For those with an indoor persuasion, try the nearest gym (Bottesford) or swimming pool (Grantham).

Walking - As well as the the three side roads off main street (offering a whole 20min round trip - but that's the way we like it!), there are at least six countryside footpaths converging on the village.

Two paths leave the end of Church Lane and both converge after 2km on Barkestone village. Another leads in both directions along Grantham Canal and a fourth over to Muston if you have the stamina. Try using the Leicestershire County website to find the routes that suit you best.

Cycling - For mountain and road bikers alike, a short route along the country roads leads you to the National Cycle Network trails or you can head to the forests around Belvoir Castle and follow the bridlepaths to the Viking Way; home of the famous Redmile Viking Challenge every October.

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