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:

9. Hardwick Village
Hardwick Village, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AZ | John M Photo: John M


