Oct 19 2023
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An Outdooractive Experiment

By Phil

Outdoor Experiment I have just thrown this page together to try out a few of the things one can do with Outdooractive. Before spending a lot of time adding detail to the recorded map data, I have just thrown the route and some photos at the Outdooractive app to see what the result would look…

Aug 04 2023
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What’s in your rucksack?

By Phil

What’s in your Rucksack? I’m often asked about the stuff I tend to carry in my rucksack. So, as I’ve just got myself a new one, I thought I’d spread the contents out and take a photo. This is the result! 1. Waterproof Jacket2. Walking poles3. Picnic blanket4. Hip flask5. Monocular6. Napkins7. Waterproof trousers8. Woolly…

The Ratby Bluebells
May 01 2023
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The Bluebell Walk

By Phil

One of the loveliest walks of the year is the Bluebell Walk. This walk was no exception and, as you can see, there were blue carpets everywhere.

Apr 29 2023
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Smeeton Post Mill

By Phil

Header image by lapping from Pixabay Leicester Chronicle, 5th September, 1829 Since moving to Fleckney I have been out walking the many footpaths, bridleways, and tracks. One of the latter is, of course, the one leading from Kibworth Road to Smeeton Westerby. Mill Lane was so named because there was once a mill somewhere in…

Welcome Walkers
Apr 16 2023
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Welcome Walk

By Phil

It is always nice to welcome new walkers to the club and so we devised a short local walk and invited folk to come and join us to see what we are all about.

Mar 06 2023
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Deb’s Ancestor Walk

By Phil

Deb’s Ancestor Walk We had a nice family history lesson from our leader as many of her family lived along the route. Download GPX File We headed over to Foxton and parked up in a little lay-by (///breaches.closed.icicles) near St. Andrew’s Church and The Black Horse. The walk is a smidgen under 7 miles with…

Feb 27 2023
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Chiltern Hills

By Phil

22nd to 24th September, 2023 Janet Earwaker “Quintessential English countryside, an impressive selection of pubs and restaurants, and historic market towns, the Chilterns has it all.” So say The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Beauty. Janet Earwaker is preparing the walks and researching accommodation for our final trip of the year. As more details arrive this…

Feb 27 2023
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Tarporley

By Phil

7th to 9th July, 2023 Gill Bridgeman and Andy Collins. Alan Godfree / Thatched cottage, Tarporley Due to several unforeseen circumstances meaning several attendees are unable to attend it has been decided to cancel the July Weekend away in Cheshire.  Hopefully, we can keep this one in Reserve for the future and thanks to Gill…