Walks in Swadlincote & Surrounding Areas
Explore the best walks and nature spots in and around Swadlincote, from peaceful countryside trails to family-friendly woodland paths and scenic parks. Whether you enjoy dog-walking, weekend strolls or longer rural walks across South Derbyshire, this guide brings together the most-loved outdoor routes and green spaces.
Discover wildlife areas, riverside walks, nature reserves and quiet places to relax in the great outdoors near Swadlincote.
The National Forest
Foremark Reservoir – Scenic Waterside Walks near Swadlincote
Foremark Reservoir near Ticknall offers scenic lakeside walking routes, woodland paths and picnic spots with stunning open-water views.
- 4 Star Rating
Albert Village Lake & Nature Reserve – Lakeside Walks and Wildlife near Swadlincote
Albert Village Lake & Nature Reserve offers a peaceful circular lakeside walk with wildlife spotting, fishing areas and scenic views close to Swadlincote.
- 4 Star Rating
Woodlands Walk – Peaceful Forest Trails Near Swadlincote
Explore Woodlands Walk — a quiet, scenic forest route near Swadlincote offering lakeside views, wildlife, and accessible paths for all ages.
Conkers Discovery Centre — Forest Walks & Family Fun in the National Forest
Conkers Discovery Centre: explore woodland walks, family activities, lakeside paths and forest adventures — perfect for a day out near Swadlincote.
- 4 Star Rating
Lake Walks Around Swadlincote
Foremark Reservoir – Scenic Waterside Walks near Swadlincote
Foremark Reservoir near Ticknall offers scenic lakeside walking routes, woodland paths and picnic spots with stunning open-water views.
- 4 Star Rating
Conkers Waterside Lake (Moira) – Family-Friendly Lakeside Walk
Conkers Waterside Lake in Moira offers family-friendly paths, gentle lakeside walking and sculpture features close to Swadlincote.
- 4.5 Star Rating
Albert Village Lake & Nature Reserve – Lakeside Walks and Wildlife near Swadlincote
Albert Village Lake & Nature Reserve offers a peaceful circular lakeside walk with wildlife spotting, fishing areas and scenic views close to Swadlincote.
- 4 Star Rating
Woodland Walks in Swadlincote
Church Gresley to Albert Village Woodland Route
The Church Gresley to Albert Village woodland route offers a peaceful walking, cycling and running link through tree-lined National Forest paths.
Rosliston Forestry Centre – Dog-Friendly Forest Trails and Wildlife Walks
Rosliston Forestry Centre offers dog-friendly woodland walking routes, wildlife areas and accessible paths within the National Forest.
- 4 Star Rating
Swadlincote Woodlands & Park – Dog-Friendly Woodland Walks and Open Green Space
Swadlincote Woodlands & Park offers dog-friendly woodland trails, open green space and scenic walking routes overlooking the town.
- 4 Star Rating
Conkers Waterside Lake (Moira) – Family-Friendly Lakeside Walk
Conkers Waterside Lake in Moira offers family-friendly paths, gentle lakeside walking and sculpture features close to Swadlincote.
- 4.5 Star Rating
Woodlands Walk – Peaceful Forest Trails Near Swadlincote
Explore Woodlands Walk — a quiet, scenic forest route near Swadlincote offering lakeside views, wildlife, and accessible paths for all ages.
Dog-Friendly Walks in Swadlincote
Eureka Park – Family-Friendly Dog Walks in Central Swadlincote
Eureka Park in Swadlincote offers easy-access dog-friendly walking routes, open lawns and family-friendly parkland paths.
Rosliston Forestry Centre – Dog-Friendly Forest Trails and Wildlife Walks
Rosliston Forestry Centre offers dog-friendly woodland walking routes, wildlife areas and accessible paths within the National Forest.
- 4 Star Rating
Swadlincote Woodlands & Park – Dog-Friendly Woodland Walks and Open Green Space
Swadlincote Woodlands & Park offers dog-friendly woodland trails, open green space and scenic walking routes overlooking the town.
- 4 Star Rating
Woodlands Walk – Peaceful Forest Trails Near Swadlincote
Explore Woodlands Walk — a quiet, scenic forest route near Swadlincote offering lakeside views, wildlife, and accessible paths for all ages.
Easy Access Walks in Swadlincote
Conkers Discovery Walks – Accessible & Mobility-Friendly Paths
Conkers Discovery Walks offer accessible, mostly flat walking routes with mobility-friendly sections, lakeside paths and family-friendly trails.
- 4.5 Star Rating
Rosliston Forestry Centre – Accessible Walking Trails
Rosliston Forestry Centre offers accessible walking trails with level paths, resting points and mobility-friendly woodland routes.
- 4.5 Star Rating