Fosse Way and Eye Brook Reservoir Circular
Leicestershire
Dog friendly across most of its length, this circular links a stretch of the old Fosse Way with the quieter north-west shore of Eyebrook Reservoir, a privately managed nature reserve better known to birdwatchers than walkers. The route traces hedge-lined field paths, minor lanes and reservoir bridleway, with Stoke Dry Wood providing the prettiest stretch and Uppingham available as an optional add-on for a longer day.
Dogs are best kept on lead throughout, both for the many grazing fields along the Fosse and because much of the reservoir itself is managed for wildfowl and fishing. The circuit is undulating rather than hilly, with some moderate pulls out of the valleys. Parking is on-street in Stoke Dry or at the small informal pull-ins near Eye Brook Bridge; there are no facilities on the route itself, so bring everything with you.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 16.0 km (9.9 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Walk Type
- Reservoir, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- High
- Facilities
- None on route; pubs and cafes available in Uppingham as an extension.
- Parking
- On-street parking in Stoke Dry or informal pull-ins near Eye Brook Bridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fosse Way and Eye Brook Reservoir Circular dog friendly?
This circular walk is dog friendly across most of its length, earning a 6 out of 10 on our dog-friendly rating. Dogs are welcome throughout, though the route's mix of grazing fields and a wildlife-managed reservoir means you'll need to be a considerate owner rather than expecting a completely relaxed ramble.
Can dogs be off lead at Fosse Way and Eye Brook Reservoir Circular?
Dogs are best kept on lead for the whole circuit. The fields along the Fosse Way are used for grazing, and Eyebrook Reservoir is a privately managed nature reserve where the land is carefully looked after for wildfowl and fishing, so on-lead walking is the right call throughout.
What should I know before visiting Fosse Way and Eye Brook Reservoir Circular with my dog?
There are no facilities on the route itself, so pack water, food and anything else you and your dog might need before you set off. Parking is either on-street in Stoke Dry or at informal pull-ins near Eye Brook Bridge, and if you want a post-walk coffee or a pub lunch, Uppingham is available as an optional extension to the day.
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