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Wolds View Country Park by John and Denise The site at Wolds View Country Park (///awoken.badminton.summaries) has availability for touring pitches and camping pods. The plan is to arrive on Monday, 13th April and depart on Friday, 17th April. Shorter or longer stays can be arranged. Please bear in mind that April is not far away, and…
Yelvertoft, Elkington, Winwick, Crick by John Broadhead So, it’s off to Yelvertoft for this walk by John Broadhead. This is an excellent walk of about 7.5 miles with few stiles and little undulation. Yelvertoft is about 14 miles from Fleckney, so expect to contribute £2.80 to your driver. We’re aiming to park near the Knightly…
Hallaton, Belton in Rutland, Tugby by John Broadhead This is the big one! 14.2 miles over three peaks and a bunch of stiles. For this walk, we would normally park along Eastgate (///butter.codes.lifeboats) or near the now defunct Fox Inn (///ramble.likening.marathon). Whichever we choose on the day, we head northwards out of Hallaton along East…
Twyford, Burrough Hill & Somerby Loop by John Broadhead A Grand 10.5‑Mile Outing Park up in Church Lane, Twyford (///nicer.student.tame), a cul‑de‑sac of sorts and only a stone’s throw from The Saddle — our eventual pub stop. Try not to get ahead of yourself though; first we actually have to do the walk. Church Lane…
Leicester on the 44A by Phil Canal Capers! We’ve got the 1st of September wide open for a TuesDay walk – though, as you know, I can always wield my mighty scheduling powers and reshuffle one of John’s outings if needed. My cunning plan? Hop on the bus to Leicester, sniff out the canal, and…
Cheddar Bridge by Kathy and Janet We stayed at Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, Draycott Road, Cheddar, BS27 3RJ (///stage.handlebar.snipped). We booked pods; at £60 per night, and the usual Caravan and Camping plots are available. A few walks were planned, including the ridge on the Mendips. There were easier options! Cheddar Bridge is situated on the…
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 via farm tracks, quiet bridleways, and open fields. It’s about 8 miles, gently undulating, and mercifully light on stiles —…
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 Peak. Park up in Youlgreave at, or near, The Farmyard Inn (///endearing.piled.wings or ///scrambles.estate.flagpole). Head eastwards out of the village…
Cranoe & Hallaton: by John Broadhed The Leg-Stretcher You’ll Regret Missing We gather ourselves on Welham Lane (///blocks.dancer.pulp) for this 11‑mile leg‑stretcher — the sort of walk that makes you feel virtuous before you’ve even taken your boots off. Directly opposite sits Church Hill, our opening gambit, though we must first cross Langton Road with…
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 chance to lead this one for the Fleckney Walking Club, but you can walk it in her memory — enjoying…
