2026-03-08: Saddington, Laughton, Gumley

By Phil

Sunday March 8, 2026 09:30

 

Saddington, Laughton, Gumley by John Broadhead All Sunday walks start with a gathering at Fleckney village car park (///loses.always.huts) at 9:30 a.m. This is a change to the advertised walk. We’ll be walking from Fleckney on the road to Saddington, then taking the road …

2026-02-22

By Phil

Sunday February 22, 2026 09:30

 

All Sunday walks start with a gathering at Fleckney village car park (///loses.always.huts) at 9:30 a.m. Burton Overy, Carlton Curlieu, Shangton by Kathy Kilsby “… There’s nothing quite like it …”  The recent rainfall would indicate that country walks will be muddy. However, this walk of Kathy’s has been designed …

How to report issues with Public Rights of Way

By Phil

Broken Stile? Report it If you come across a broken stile, a wobbly footbridge, or a footpath that’s more blocked than a traffic jam on a Monday morning, don’t just shake your head and mutter under your breath. Be a good egg and report it! Take a deep breath and channel your inner Sherlock Holmes.…

Evening Walks

By Phil

🚶‍♀️ Thursday Evening WalksStill Stepping Through September! Normally, by the time August rolls around, our Thursday evening walks would be winding down—just like the daylight. Traditionally, we’d have packed up our boots and headed off to nearby villages for a 4 to 5 mile ramble, returning home with tales of stiles, sheep, and the occasional…

Glooston Village Hall

By Phil

by John What a day. Some of us yomped from Welham, some of us strolled to Wistow. Thanks to John for another 11.2-mile epic, and to Rita for inspiring a more gentle walk. Thanks also to Dave Stanley, who effectively named the Yompers and the Strollers. The Strollers, but they obviously achieved their objective and…

Derbyshire Diversions

By Phil

Derbyshire Diversions Fancy something a little different? John Broadhead is organising a few all day walks in the Peak District. You know he likes a lot of undulation! There are currently three walks planned: 1. Friday 9th May – 12 mile trek from Hope, up Win Hill and onto Kinder Plateau, before descending to Edale,…

Boat Festival

By Phil

🚶‍♀️⚓ Boats, Barges & a Brilliant Walk 🚶‍♂️🍦 2025 Waterway FestivalFoxton and Market HarboroughSaturday 7th June and Sunday 8th June Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the 1950IWA Festival of Boats and Arts held in Market HarboroughTo be based at Foxton with a cavalcade toMarket Harborough on the SaturdayFeaturing historic and private boats,floating traders, land based…

Thursday Evening Walks 2025

By Phil

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