Foxton Locks

By Phil

Fleckney, Foxton Locks, Smeeton Westerby by Phil Williams 14th September, 2025 The Not-Quite-According-to-Plan Canal Caper The original plan was a gentle 7-mile stroll along the canal to Debdale Wharf, looping back via Smeeton Westerby. But as the saying goes, “The best laid plans of mice and walkers…”—well, they tend to wander off. Just three of…

Isle of Wight

By Phil

Isle of Wight Daish Coach Trip 29th October, 2025 Photo by Adrianna Bielobradek on Unsplash   Isle of Wight Adventure: Five Days, Many Footpaths On 29th October, 6 members of the group embarked on a 5-day visit to the Isle of Wight, staying at the Daish’s Hotel in Shanklin. Windy Walk to Culver Cliff Thursday…

Tugby

By Phil

Tugby, Glooston, Goadby, Rolleston by John Broadhead Sunday, 9th November, 2025 The Route 🚶‍♂️ A Ramble Round Tugby (with Bonus Bumps and Buns) For this walk, we headed to Tugby, about 11 miles (or £2.20 in petrol-powered friendship) from Fleckney. We parked up in Main Street (///gasping.political.mice), where space was plentiful and the mice, thankfully,…

Aylestone Meadows

By Phil

Aylestone Meadows and Abbey Park by Dave Stanley Sunday, 28th September, 2025 The Route 🚶‍♂️ A Meander Through Time (and Towpaths) This was a lovely, easy, stile-free walk on the edge of the city—ideal for stretching legs without testing knees. No scrambling over stiles, no puzzling over directions—just good company, flat paths, and a few…

Yelvertoft, Elkington, Winwick

By Phil

Yelvertoft, Elkington, Winwick by John Broadhead Sunday, 31st August, 2025 The Route So, it was off to Yelvertoft for Sunday’s walk led by the ever-reliable John Broadhead. This turned out to be a cracking route of about 7.5 miles — mercifully light on stiles and hills, so knees and puff were spared. Yelvertoft lay about…