Harby, a region situated within the picturesque Vale of Belvoir across parts of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, offers diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its rolling countryside, fertile agricultural land, and the historic Grantham Canal, providing varied landscapes for exploration. These natural features make Harby suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Harby provides opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in various activities. The region…
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60
hikers
8.67km
02:14
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
50.6km
03:21
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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39.0km
02:30
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41
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78.1km
05:19
360m
360m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.6km
02:34
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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70.2km
04:23
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.7km
01:24
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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86
riders
44.8km
01:50
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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78.7km
03:48
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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38.3km
01:40
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
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111km
04:30
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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56.5km
03:14
100m
100m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.8km
01:19
40m
40m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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56.6km
03:22
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54.0km
03:06
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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9.30km
00:57
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.81km
00:59
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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16.5km
01:42
40m
40m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Harby offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 4 routes across these sports, catering to different interests.
Harby has attracted more than 21,000 visitors on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars, based on 946 ratings.
Harby provides hiking opportunities primarily along flat and accessible paths, such as the Grantham Canal towpath. The surrounding Vale of Belvoir offers varied scenery for walks. More details are available in the Hiking around Harby guide.
Yes, Harby offers easy hiking trails, including almost flat walks along field paths and the Grantham Canal towpath. These routes are suitable for beginners and those seeking less strenuous options. Consult the Easy hikes around Harby guide for specific routes.
Harby is suitable for Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Countryside roads provide scenic routes for road and touring cyclists, while the Grantham Canal towpath and former railway lines offer terrain for gravel and mountain biking. Explore options in the Cycling around Harby guide.
Yes, the countryside roads in the Vale of Belvoir provide scenic routes for road cycling. These routes offer varied terrain for cyclists. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Harby guide.
Harby offers opportunities for mountain biking, particularly along the Grantham Canal towpath and former railway lines, which provide less technical terrain. Komoot lists several mountain biking loops around the area. Refer to the MTB Trails around Harby guide for more information.
Harby offers various paths suitable for jogging, including the flat Grantham Canal towpath and local field paths. These routes provide a pleasant environment for runners. The Running Trails around Harby guide provides specific routes.
The Vale of Belvoir is a picturesque valley spanning south Nottinghamshire and north Leicestershire, characterized by rolling countryside and fertile land. Harby is situated within or near this vale, providing the scenic backdrop for its hiking and cycling routes.
The Grantham Canal is a historic canal offering flat towpaths. These paths are ideal for leisurely walks, jogging, and cycling, including gravel biking and less technical mountain biking, providing a tranquil environment away from traffic.
Yes, Harby offers terrain suitable for gravel biking, particularly along the Grantham Canal towpath and other well-surfaced paths. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Harby, is available on komoot.
For Harby, Nottinghamshire, the official website is www.harbyparishcouncil.gov.uk and the phone number is 01636 893342. For Harby, Leicestershire, the village website is www.harbyvillageleics.com.

