Christmas has always been a time of overindulgence, which is why it’s important so stretch your legs over the festive season wherever possible.
Many folk having additional days off work over the Christmas holidays makes it an ideal time to go for a brisk family walk.
Nottinghamshire is packed with beauty spots where you can burn off that extra leg of turkey or Christmas pudding, but many of the well-known places can become chock-a-block over the festive season.
But if you step away from the beaten track (literally) and visit one of the lesser-known walking routes scattered across the county, you’ll be treated to a stress-free Christmas walk.
We’ve combined our own local knowledge with some detailed research to come up with 8 underrated Nottinghamshire walking routes that you should consider trying this Christmas.
Find them in the gallery below:
1. 8 little-known winter walking routes in Nottinghamshire where you can escape the crowds this Christmas
We've picked out 8 underrated Nottinghamshire walking routes that you should consider trying this Christmas | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty
2. Netherfield Lagoons
Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham, NG4 2PA | Mat Fascione Photo: Mat Fascione
3. Clifton Woods
Clifton, NG11 8NQ | NCC Photo: NCC
4. Sawley Marina to Trent Lock
Long Eaton, NG10 3AE | J147 Photo: J147