Monks Kirby

By Phil

Monks Kirby, Pailton, Willey by John & Denise Plews A Ramble with Character A scenic circular wander beginning and ending at The Denbigh Arms in Monks Kirby, linking the historic villages of Pailton and Willey…

Short Sunday Walk

By Phil

Short Sunday Walk Every Sunday Our short Sunday walks (9:30 a.m.) offer a gentle, local outing of around 4 to 6 miles — perfect for anyone who fancies stretching their legs without tackling too many…

Youlgreave

By Phil

2026-07-21 Youlgreave by John Broadhead A circular walk of about 11 miles from Youlgrave visiting Monyash, the popular Lathkill Dale, and Bradford Dale. The route is ideal for exploring the limestone scenery of the White…

Gill’s Walk

By Phil

To the Memory of Gill Bridgeman (1951-2026) A Gentle Seven‑Miler Around Clipston and Sibbertoft Gill spent many happy hours recce’ing walks around Clipston before she became too ill to venture out. She never had the…

Walk Details

By Phil

There are Short Walks (4 to 6 miles) every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Medium walks (6 to 9 miles) take place every other Sunday at 9:30 a.m. TuesDay Walks (9 to 13 Miles) take place…

A Throw Today, A Jam Tomorrow

By Phil

A Throw Today A Jam Tomorrow And why anything thrown in becomes someone else’s problem! A Chance Encounter at Saddington Reservoir AI-generated impression of Martin and Emma at Saddington Reservoir. Meeting Martin Lane During a…

Love Clean Streets

By Phil

Hate Fly-Tipping? Love Clean Streets! I found this app accidentally. I’m not sure how long it’s been around, but it is amazingly easy to use. If you have a smartphone, as most of us do,…

Whatsapp Group

By Phil

Fleckney Walking Club Whatsapp Group At a committee meeting on Thursday, 15th January, 2026, we agreed to rename the Weekday Walkers WhatsApp group. It is now the Fleckney Walking Club WhatsApp group, and we’d love…

Burton Overy and Beyond

By Phil

Burton Overy, King’s Norton, Little Stretton by Kathy Kilby Sunday, 23rd November, 2025 “Mud, mud, glorious mud …” The recent rainfall had indicated that country walks would be muddy. However, Kathy’s walk had been designed…

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.…