Saddington, Mowsley, Laughton, Gumley

By Phil

Saddington, Mowsley, Laughton, Gumley Leader: John Broadhead As usual, we met at Fleckney village car park (///loses.always.huts) by 9.30 a.m. for this local walk. We embarked on a delightful adventure, starting from the car park and meandering towards the quaint village of Saddington. We began our journey by traversing the Persimmon estate, picking up The…

South Croxton and Lowesby by Janet Long

By Phil

South Croxton and Lowesby by Janet Long Sunday, 27th October, 2024 This walk, led by Janet Long, is remote and sparsely populated. The steady hum of traffic is absent, and you are unlikely to meet many other walkers. Most of the walk is on footpaths, with a couple of short sections on very quiet country…

Sharnford, Aston Flamville, Sapcote by Kathy

By Phil

Sharnford, Sapcote, Aston Flamville by Kathy Sunday, 13th October, 2024. We parked up at Fosse Meadows Car Park No. 2 (///delighted.spine.gliding) and, after shaking off numerous four-legged furry things, headed off along the track towards Sharnford. We joined the Leicestershire Round, and left it to pop over Soar Brook onto Bumble Bee Gardens. This led…

Welford Loop

By Phil

1st September 2024: John & Denise led the walk starting at the public car park next to the Wharf Inn in Welford. We walked north along the A5199 for approximately 300 meters (footpath available) and turned right onto Sulby Road for about ½ mile.

The Wetton Walk

By Phil

Derbyshire Away Break – 28th to 30th June 2024 The Wetton Walk 18th June 2024 The base for the Derbyshire Away Break was Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park, a delightful spot nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. This charming park offered a variety of accommodation options, ranging from cosy camping pitches to fully-equipped self-catering lodges, alongside…

Barrow, Seagrave, Sileby, Mountsorrel

By Phil

23rd June 2024: The walk begins at the car park for the Three Crowns Inn. Cross the High Street and walk up Church Street past the Roundhouse. The Roundhouse is actually octagonal and was previously used as the village lock-up (a small gaol) as well as for funeral bier storage. The single-storey building behind it was once the village smithy.