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. But as the saying goes, “The best laid plans of mice and walkers…”—well, they tend to wander off. Just three…

Smeeton, Smeeton, Smeeton

By Phil

Smeeton Westerby 5th January, 2025 – by Five-Pints As we step into another grand walking adventure, we set our sights on a roughly 7.5-mile (or a neat 8 miles if you take the Shield detour) circular saunter from Fleckney to Smeeton and beyond. Expect an easy-going trek with one short but cheeky climb, plenty of…

Saddington, Debdale, Smeeton

By Phil

15th September 2024: Keeping it local, this is a stitching together of sections of previous local walks. Challenging in parts, but mainly easy-going. There is a 7 mile option and a 9.5 mile option. Also, there is a choice of one or two pub stops!

Gumley, Smeeton, Foxton, Lubenham

By Phil

9th June 2024: John and Denise took the lead on this walk and they led us from the cricket ground on Main Street, Gumley, down the road and through the gate into the church wood. We turned left out of the wood and followed The Leicestershire Round over Smeeton Hill and down to the canal feeder.

Smeeton Walk

By Phil

2nd June 2024: Phil and Martin reconnoitred the route for this walk. Phil’s plan was to head along the canal and through fields to Smeeton Westerby. The best place to join the canal seemed to be at Cranes Lock. This meant a walk through the village up to Leicester Road and then over a couple of fields, across Kibworth Road and over two more fields to reach the canal.